Enrollment
463
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Glen compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Glen
River Glen is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.1:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 54% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,065, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): River Glen is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.1:1 vs 22.1:1).
San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students) and Willow Glen High (1,543 students) alongside River Glen.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Glen compares
River Glen on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jose Unified, which includes River Glen.
$16,122
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 23.6%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is River Glen a good school?
River Glen earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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