- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Sakamoto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sakamoto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781004220
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sakamoto Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sakamoto Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sakamoto Elementary ranks #12 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Sakamoto Elementary grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 062781004220 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 24.8:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Sakamoto Elementary grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sakamoto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herman (Leonar
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
723 students
- Bernal Interme
Bernal Intermediate
675 students
- This school
Sakamoto Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
549 students
- Santa Teresa E
Santa Teresa Elementary
542 students
- Davis (Carolin
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
537 students
What this shows Sakamoto Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sakamoto Elementary compares
Sakamoto 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Asian 29.2%
White 23.0%
Two or More 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Sakamoto Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Grove Elementary reports $16,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sakamoto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernal Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sakamoto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sakamoto Elementary
How many students attend Sakamoto Elementary?
Sakamoto Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sakamoto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sakamoto Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sakamoto Elementary?
19.2% of students at Sakamoto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sakamoto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sakamoto Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sakamoto Elementary?
Sakamoto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sakamoto Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Sakamoto Elementary ranks #12 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
Besides Sakamoto Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students), Bernal Intermediate (675 students), and Parkview Elementary (549 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.