- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
O. B. Whaley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for O. B. Whaley 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 061314001498
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O. B. Whaley Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
O. B. Whaley Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O. B. Whaley Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
O. B. Whaley Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061314001498 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 26.8:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Quimby Oak Middle (857 students)
O. B. Whaley Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
O. B. Whaley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quimby Oak Mid
Quimby Oak Middle
857 students
- Chaboya Middle
Chaboya Middle
815 students
- Tom Matsumoto
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
727 students
- James Franklin
James Franklin Smith Elementary
595 students
- Norwood Creek
Norwood Creek Elementary
530 students
- This school 268
O. B. Whaley Elementary
268 students
What this shows O. B. Whaley Elementary reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How O. B. Whaley Elementary compares
O. B. Whaley 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$15,099
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
Asian 31.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, O. B. Whaley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Elementary reports $15,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O. B. Whaley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Franklin Smith Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O. B. Whaley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about O. B. Whaley Elementary
How many students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary?
O. B. Whaley Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. B. Whaley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O. B. Whaley Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O. B. Whaley Elementary?
57.7% of students at O. B. Whaley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O. B. Whaley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at O. B. Whaley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O. B. Whaley Elementary?
O. B. Whaley 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 O. B. Whaley Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, O. B. Whaley 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 Evergreen Elementary?
Besides O. B. Whaley Elementary, Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students), Chaboya Middle (815 students), and Tom Matsumoto Elementary (727 students). See the Evergreen Elementary district page for the complete list.