Enrollment
422
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437009827
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary ranks #4 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437009827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,804 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #50, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students) and Franklin Elementary (525 students) alongside Jeanne R. Meadows 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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary compares
Jeanne R. Meadows 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
Asian 19.4%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary, which includes Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary.
$18,666
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
63.2% of students at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary ranks #4 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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary a good school?
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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