- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Merritt Trace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Merritt Trace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005741
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merritt Trace Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #149 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Merritt Trace Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merritt Trace Elementary ranks #149 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Merritt Trace Elementary held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063459005741 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 23:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Merritt Trace Elementary held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Merritt Trace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school
Merritt Trace Elementary
829 students
What this shows Merritt Trace Elementary reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merritt Trace Elementary compares
Merritt Trace 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 829 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
White 15.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Merritt Trace Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merritt Trace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merritt Trace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
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
Willow Glen Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 21.3:1 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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merritt Trace Elementary
How many students attend Merritt Trace Elementary?
Merritt Trace Elementary has 829 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Trace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Trace Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merritt Trace Elementary?
47.9% of students at Merritt Trace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merritt Trace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Merritt Trace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merritt Trace Elementary?
Merritt Trace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merritt Trace Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Merritt Trace Elementary ranks #149 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 San Jose Unified?
Besides Merritt Trace Elementary, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.