Enrollment
571
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sakamoto Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sakamoto Elementary
Sakamoto Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
Enrollment of 571 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #245.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Sakamoto Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students) and Bernal Intermediate (675 students) alongside Sakamoto Elementary.
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 Sakamoto Elementary compares
Sakamoto Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove Elementary, which includes Sakamoto Elementary.
$14,278
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.5%
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 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
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~571 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sakamoto Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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