- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Gardner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gardner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005713
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #148 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardner Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Elementary ranks #148 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gardner Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063459005713 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 24.1:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Gardner Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gardner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school 385
Gardner Elementary
385 students
What this shows Gardner Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardner Elementary compares
Gardner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Gardner Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardner Elementary
How many students attend Gardner Elementary?
Gardner Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardner Elementary?
58.6% of students at Gardner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gardner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner Elementary?
Gardner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gardner Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Elementary ranks #148 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jose Unified?
Besides Gardner Elementary, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.