- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manuel De Vargas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001128
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manuel De Vargas Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manuel De Vargas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manuel De Vargas Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Manuel De Vargas Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 061029001128 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 21.1:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Manuel De Vargas Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Manuel De Vargas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school 379
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
379 students
What this shows Manuel De Vargas Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manuel De Vargas Elementary compares
Manuel De Vargas 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,179
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Asian 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 10.0%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Manuel De Vargas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manuel De Vargas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manuel De Vargas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manuel De Vargas Elementary
How many students attend Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel De Vargas Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
27.9% of students at Manuel De Vargas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manuel De Vargas Elementary is Asian at 48.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Manuel De Vargas Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Manuel De Vargas Elementary ranks #71 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 Cupertino Union?
Besides Manuel De Vargas Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.