- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061437009827 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 19.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- This school
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- Captain Jason
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
396 students
What this shows Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary compares
Jeanne R. Meadows 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,212
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
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
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
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.