- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Santee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437001650
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santee Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #60 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santee Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santee Elementary ranks #60 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Santee Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 061437001650 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 17.7:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
Santee Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- This school
Santee Elementary
318 students
What this shows Santee Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santee Elementary compares
Santee 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$21,212
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
Asian 14.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Santee Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santee Elementary
How many students attend Santee Elementary?
Santee Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santee Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Santee Elementary?
59.9% of students at Santee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santee Elementary?
Santee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Santee Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Santee Elementary ranks #60 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 Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Santee Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.