Enrollment
723
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Herman (Leonard) Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781004216
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #29 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks #29 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman (Leonard) Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 723 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #280.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oak Grove Elementary also operates Bernal Intermediate (675 students) and Sakamoto Elementary (571 students) alongside Herman (Leonard) 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate compares
Herman (Leonard) 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,278
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Asian 32.4%
White 18.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove Elementary, which includes Herman (Leonard) Intermediate.
$14,278
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.5%
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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernal Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman (Leonard) Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Willow Glen Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 21.3:1 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 (~723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
How many students attend Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate has 723 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
31.1% of students at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks #29 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate a good school?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
Besides Herman (Leonard) Intermediate, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Bernal Intermediate (675 students), Sakamoto Elementary (571 students), and Parkview Elementary (549 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.
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