Enrollment
218
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)
Federal NCES profile for Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231011445
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #86 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) ranks #86 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231011445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 629 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #368.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% 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): Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students) and William Sheppard Middle (451 students) alongside Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.).
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 Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) compares
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$18,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 91.7%
Asian 6.0%
White 0.9%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alum Rock Union Elementary, which includes Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.).
$18,211
Per student
+10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~218 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)
How many students attend Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)?
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)?
65.5% of students at Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)?
The largest demographic group at Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)?
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) ranks #86 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 Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) a good school?
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less 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 Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.), Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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