- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459007429
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #90 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.9:1
- large classes for California
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary ranks #90 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459007429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063459007429 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 30.9:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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 309
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
309 students
What this shows Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compares
Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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 | 30.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 20.1%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
How many students attend Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is 30.9:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
15.3% of students at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is White at 29.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary ranks #90 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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.