- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
River Glen
Federal NCES profile for River Glen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459004084
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Glen earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #116 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.1:1
- large classes for California
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Glen has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Glen ranks #116 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459004084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
River Glen held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063459004084 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 33.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
River Glen held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
River Glen 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 463
River Glen
463 students
What this shows River Glen reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Glen compares
River Glen 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 | 33.1:1 | ▲ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
33.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 8.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, River Glen is less 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 River Glen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Glen'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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Glen
How many students attend River Glen?
River Glen has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Glen?
The student-teacher ratio at River Glen is 33.1:1, which is 54% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Glen?
28.9% of students at River Glen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Glen?
The largest demographic group at River Glen is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Glen?
River Glen has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 River Glen rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, River Glen ranks #116 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 River Glen, 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.