- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Rachel Carson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rachel Carson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005706
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rachel Carson Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #122 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rachel Carson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson Elementary ranks #122 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Rachel Carson Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063459005706 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 18.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Rachel Carson Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rachel Carson 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 199
Rachel Carson Elementary
199 students
What this shows Rachel Carson Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rachel Carson Elementary compares
Rachel Carson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Asian 19.1%
White 18.1%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Rachel Carson Elementary is more mixed than 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 Rachel Carson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rachel Carson 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
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rachel Carson Elementary
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary?
Rachel Carson Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Rachel Carson Elementary?
36.1% of students at Rachel Carson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rachel Carson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rachel Carson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rachel Carson Elementary?
Rachel Carson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Rachel Carson Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson Elementary ranks #122 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 Rachel Carson 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.