Enrollment
524
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherman Oaks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherman Oaks Elementary
Sherman Oaks Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 524 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #548.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Sherman Oaks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students) and Rolling Hills Middle (778 students) alongside Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary compares
Sherman Oaks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell Union, which includes Sherman Oaks Elementary.
$16,592
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sherman Oaks Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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