Enrollment
622
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #769.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 22.1:1).
San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students) and Willow Glen High (1,543 students) alongside Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet.
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 Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet compares
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jose Unified, which includes Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet.
$16,122
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 23.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet a good school?
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. 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 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.
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