- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Oak Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781004218
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elementary ranks #32 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Oak Ridge Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062781004218 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 22.5:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Oak Ridge Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herman (Leonar
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
723 students
- Bernal Interme
Bernal Intermediate
675 students
- Sakamoto Eleme
Sakamoto Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
549 students
- Santa Teresa E
Santa Teresa Elementary
542 students
- This school
Oak Ridge Elementary
495 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Elementary compares
Oak Ridge 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$16,184
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Asian 26.4%
White 17.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Oak Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Grove Elementary reports $16,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernal Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary?
Oak Ridge Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge Elementary?
25.4% of students at Oak Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Elementary?
Oak Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Oak Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elementary ranks #32 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
Besides Oak Ridge Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students), Bernal Intermediate (675 students), and Sakamoto Elementary (571 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.