- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Sherman Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060720007427Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Oaks Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720007427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sherman Oaks Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060720007427 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
524 enr · 21.8:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell School of Innovation (815 students)
Sherman Oaks Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sherman Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Schoo
Campbell School of Innovation
815 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle
677 students
- This school
Sherman Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Forest Hill El
Forest Hill Elementary
506 students
- Lynhaven Eleme
Lynhaven Elementary
463 students
What this shows Sherman Oaks Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Oaks Elementary compares
Sherman Oaks 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Sherman Oaks Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Campbell Union reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynhaven Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary?
Sherman Oaks Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Oaks Elementary?
41.3% of students at Sherman Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Oaks Elementary?
Sherman Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Elementary ranks #71 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 Campbell Union?
Besides Sherman Oaks Elementary, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), and Monroe Middle (677 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.