- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Noddin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Noddin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064032006677
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noddin Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #54 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Noddin Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noddin Elementary ranks #54 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064032006677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Noddin Elementary held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 064032006677 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 25:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle (1,068 students)
Noddin Elementary held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Noddin 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
Noddin Elementary
500 students
What this shows Noddin Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noddin Elementary compares
Noddin 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 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 46.2%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Noddin 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 Noddin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noddin 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noddin Elementary
How many students attend Noddin Elementary?
Noddin Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noddin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Noddin Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noddin Elementary?
10.2% of students at Noddin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noddin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Noddin Elementary is Asian at 46.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noddin Elementary?
Noddin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Noddin Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Noddin Elementary ranks #54 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 Noddin 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.