Enrollment
491
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Latimer
Federal NCES profile for Latimer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062577013806
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latimer earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #109 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Latimer has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latimer ranks #109 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Latimer compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Latimer
Latimer is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 491 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #947, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Latimer is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 22.1:1).
Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students) and Moreland Middle (707 students) alongside Latimer.
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 Latimer compares
Latimer on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 50.4%
Asian 17.6%
White 16.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Latimer is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moreland, which includes Latimer.
$16,346
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 Latimer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterbrook Discovery | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George C. Payne Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latimer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Latimer
How many students attend Latimer?
Latimer has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latimer?
The student-teacher ratio at Latimer is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Latimer?
38.0% of students at Latimer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latimer?
The largest demographic group at Latimer is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latimer?
Latimer has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Latimer rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Latimer ranks #109 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 Latimer a good school?
Latimer earns 23/100 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 Moreland?
Besides Latimer, Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students), Moreland Middle (707 students), and Country Lane Elementary (444 students). See the Moreland district page for the complete list.
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