- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Santa Teresa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Teresa 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 062781004223
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Teresa Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Teresa Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Teresa Elementary ranks #12 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Santa Teresa Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062781004223 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 24.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Santa Teresa Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Teresa 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
- Sakamoto Eleme
Sakamoto Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
549 students
- This school
Santa Teresa Elementary
542 students
- Davis (Carolin
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
537 students
What this shows Santa Teresa Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Teresa Elementary compares
Santa Teresa Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.5%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 16.8%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernal Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Teresa 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
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Teresa Elementary
How many students attend Santa Teresa Elementary?
Santa Teresa Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Teresa Elementary?
21.3% of students at Santa Teresa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Teresa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santa Teresa Elementary is Asian at 38.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Teresa Elementary?
Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students), Bernal Intermediate (675 students), and Sakamoto Elementary (571 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.