- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Majestic Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Majestic Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060480000460
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Majestic Way Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #101 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Majestic Way Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Majestic Way Elementary ranks #101 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Majestic Way Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060480000460 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 22.2:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierramont Middle (742 students)
Majestic Way Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Majestic Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sierramont Mid
Sierramont Middle
742 students
- Morrill Middle
Morrill Middle
665 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle
591 students
- Cherrywood Ele
Cherrywood Elementary
529 students
- Vinci Park Ele
Vinci Park Elementary
529 students
- This school
Majestic Way Elementary
421 students
What this shows Majestic Way Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Majestic Way Elementary compares
Majestic Way 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
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
26.1%
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
$17,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 6.2%
White 4.0%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Majestic Way Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berryessa Union Elementary reports $17,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Majestic Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierramont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Majestic Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Majestic Way Elementary
How many students attend Majestic Way Elementary?
Majestic Way Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Majestic Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Majestic Way 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 Majestic Way Elementary?
22.0% of students at Majestic Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Majestic Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Majestic Way Elementary is Asian at 62.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Majestic Way Elementary?
Majestic Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Majestic Way Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Majestic Way Elementary ranks #101 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
Besides Majestic Way Elementary, Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Sierramont Middle (742 students), Morrill Middle (665 students), and Piedmont Middle (591 students). See the Berryessa Union Elementary district page for the complete list.