Enrollment
309
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.9:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 44% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.9:1 vs 22.1:1).
San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students) and Willow Glen High (1,543 students) alongside Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary.
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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compares
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jose Unified, which includes Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary.
$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 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
- 1,590
- 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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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