Enrollment
377
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Leroy Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leroy Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062577003860
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leroy Anderson Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #135 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leroy Anderson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Anderson Elementary ranks #135 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leroy Anderson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leroy Anderson Elementary
Leroy Anderson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 377 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 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 1,721 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,281, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% 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): Leroy Anderson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students) and Moreland Middle (707 students) alongside Leroy Anderson 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 Leroy Anderson Elementary compares
Leroy Anderson 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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
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 76.9%
White 7.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Leroy Anderson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moreland, which includes Leroy Anderson Elementary.
$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 Leroy Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterbrook Discovery | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Latimer | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George C. Payne Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leroy Anderson Elementary'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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leroy Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Leroy Anderson Elementary?
Leroy Anderson Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leroy Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leroy Anderson Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leroy Anderson Elementary?
70.7% of students at Leroy Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leroy Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leroy Anderson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leroy Anderson Elementary?
Leroy Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Leroy Anderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Anderson Elementary ranks #135 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 Leroy Anderson Elementary a good school?
Leroy Anderson Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Leroy Anderson Elementary, Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students), Moreland Middle (707 students), and Latimer (491 students). See the Moreland district page for the complete list.
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