- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Robert Sanders Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Sanders 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 062640003990
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Sanders Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Sanders Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Sanders Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Elementary · California
NCES ID 062640003990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Robert Sanders Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062640003990 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 19:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ida Jew Academies (435 students)
Robert Sanders Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert Sanders Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ida Jew Academ
Ida Jew Academies
435 students
- August Boeger
August Boeger Middle
397 students
- This school
Robert Sanders Elementary
304 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
204 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 172
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
172 students
What this shows Robert Sanders Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Sanders Elementary compares
Robert Sanders Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$21,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.3%
White 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Robert Sanders Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mount Pleasant Elementary reports $21,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Sanders Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Jew Academies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| August Boeger Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Sanders Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Sanders Elementary
How many students attend Robert Sanders Elementary?
Robert Sanders Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Sanders Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Sanders Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Robert Sanders Elementary?
66.5% of students at Robert Sanders Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Sanders Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Sanders Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Sanders Elementary?
Robert Sanders 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 Robert Sanders Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Sanders 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Besides Robert Sanders Elementary, Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates Ida Jew Academies (435 students), August Boeger Middle (397 students), and Valle Vista Elementary (204 students). See the Mount Pleasant Elementary district page for the complete list.