- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005742
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #65 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet ranks #65 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063459005742 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 27:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet 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 622
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
622 students
What this shows Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet compares
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 30.4%
Asian 21.5%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is more 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 Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet'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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
How many students attend Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet?
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet?
17.9% of students at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet?
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet ranks #65 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 Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet, 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.