- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Latimer held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062577013806 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 20.5:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Easterbrook Discovery (952 students)
Latimer held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Latimer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easterbrook Di
Easterbrook Discovery
952 students
- Moreland Middl
Moreland Middle
707 students
- This school
Latimer
491 students
- Country Lane E
Country Lane Elementary
444 students
- George C. Payn
George C. Payne Elementary
417 students
- Gussie M. Bake
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
400 students
What this shows Latimer reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latimer compares
Latimer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Moreland reports $17,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Latimer
How many students attend Latimer?
Latimer has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.