- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Ida Jew Academies
Federal NCES profile for Ida Jew Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062640001486Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Jew Academies earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Jew Academies has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Jew Academies ranks #12 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Elementary · California
NCES ID 062640001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ida Jew Academies held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062640001486 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
435 enr · 22.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: August Boeger Middle (397 students)
Ida Jew Academies held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ida Jew Academies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ida Jew Academies
435 students
- August Boeger
August Boeger Middle
397 students
- Robert Sanders
Robert Sanders Elementary
304 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
204 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 172
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
172 students
What this shows Ida Jew Academies reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Jew Academies compares
Ida Jew Academies 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Ida Jew Academies is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Elementary reports $21,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida Jew Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Boeger Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Sanders Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Jew Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida Jew Academies
How many students attend Ida Jew Academies?
Ida Jew Academies has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Jew Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Jew Academies is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida Jew Academies?
46.1% of students at Ida Jew Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Jew Academies?
The largest demographic group at Ida Jew Academies is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Jew Academies?
Ida Jew Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ida Jew Academies rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Jew Academies ranks #12 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Besides Ida Jew Academies, Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates August Boeger Middle (397 students), Robert Sanders Elementary (304 students), and Valle Vista Elementary (204 students). See the Mount Pleasant Elementary district page for the complete list.