- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Russo/Mcentee Academy
Federal NCES profile for Russo/Mcentee Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231012063
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russo/Mcentee Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #6 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Russo/Mcentee Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russo/Mcentee Academy ranks #6 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231012063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Russo/Mcentee Academy shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 060231012063 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Russo/Mcentee Academy shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Russo/Mcentee Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- Aptitud Commun
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- This school
Russo/Mcentee Academy
322 students
What this shows Russo/Mcentee Academy reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russo/Mcentee Academy compares
Russo/Mcentee Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,235
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
Asian 17.7%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Russo/Mcentee Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russo/Mcentee Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russo/Mcentee Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russo/Mcentee Academy
How many students attend Russo/Mcentee Academy?
Russo/Mcentee Academy has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russo/Mcentee Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Russo/Mcentee Academy is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Russo/Mcentee Academy?
53.7% of students at Russo/Mcentee Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russo/Mcentee Academy?
The largest demographic group at Russo/Mcentee Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russo/Mcentee Academy?
Russo/Mcentee Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Russo/Mcentee Academy rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Russo/Mcentee Academy ranks #6 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 Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Russo/Mcentee Academy, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.