Enrollment
486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
George V. Leyva Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for George V. Leyva Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061314001493
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George V. Leyva Intermediate earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #23 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- small classes for California
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George V. Leyva Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George V. Leyva Intermediate ranks #23 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George V. Leyva Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George V. Leyva Intermediate
George V. Leyva Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in San Jose, California, enrolling 486 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.7:1, George V. Leyva Intermediate is leaner than roughly 87% of California schools and 27% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #708.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and Asian (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Jose's middle schools, it stands alongside Willow Glen Middle (1,180 students): George V. Leyva Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 25.1:1).
Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students) and Chaboya Middle (815 students) alongside George V. Leyva Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George V. Leyva Intermediate compares
George V. Leyva Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
Asian 38.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.9%
White 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, George V. Leyva Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen Elementary, which includes George V. Leyva Intermediate.
$15,014
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 44.7%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George V. Leyva Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Franklin Smith Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George V. Leyva Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George V. Leyva Intermediate
How many students attend George V. Leyva Intermediate?
George V. Leyva Intermediate has 486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George V. Leyva Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at George V. Leyva Intermediate is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George V. Leyva Intermediate?
47.7% of students at George V. Leyva Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George V. Leyva Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at George V. Leyva Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George V. Leyva Intermediate?
George V. Leyva Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George V. Leyva Intermediate rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, George V. Leyva Intermediate ranks #23 of 31 middle 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 middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
Is George V. Leyva Intermediate a good school?
George V. Leyva Intermediate earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Evergreen Elementary?
Besides George V. Leyva Intermediate, Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students), Chaboya Middle (815 students), and Tom Matsumoto Elementary (727 students). See the Evergreen Elementary district page for the complete list.
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