- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Lietz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lietz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064032006674
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lietz Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #60 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lietz Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lietz Elementary ranks #60 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064032006674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lietz Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 064032006674 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 20:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle (1,068 students)
Lietz Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lietz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Middle
Union Middle
1,068 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
903 students
- Carlton Elemen
Carlton Elementary
656 students
- Oster Elementa
Oster Elementary
627 students
- Alta Vista Ele
Alta Vista Elementary
584 students
- This school
Lietz Elementary
501 students
What this shows Lietz Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lietz Elementary compares
Lietz 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$16,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Asian 29.3%
White 26.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Lietz Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lietz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lietz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lietz Elementary
How many students attend Lietz Elementary?
Lietz Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lietz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lietz Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Lietz Elementary?
16.3% of students at Lietz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lietz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lietz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lietz Elementary?
Lietz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lietz Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Lietz Elementary ranks #60 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 Union Elementary?
Besides Lietz Elementary, Union Elementary also operates Union Middle (1,068 students), Dartmouth Middle (903 students), and Carlton Elementary (656 students). See the Union Elementary district page for the complete list.