- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Silver Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silver Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061314004054
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Oak Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Oak Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Oak Elementary ranks #18 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314004054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Silver Oak Elementary shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 061314004054 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 21.3:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Quimby Oak Middle (857 students)
Silver Oak Elementary shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silver Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quimby Oak Mid
Quimby Oak Middle
857 students
- Chaboya Middle
Chaboya Middle
815 students
- Tom Matsumoto
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
727 students
- James Franklin
James Franklin Smith Elementary
595 students
- Norwood Creek
Norwood Creek Elementary
530 students
- This school
Silver Oak Elementary
469 students
What this shows Silver Oak Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Oak Elementary compares
Silver Oak 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,099
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 71.6%
White 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Silver Oak Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Elementary reports $15,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Franklin Smith Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Oak Elementary
How many students attend Silver Oak Elementary?
Silver Oak Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Oak Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Silver Oak Elementary?
6.5% of students at Silver Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silver Oak Elementary is Asian at 71.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Oak Elementary?
Silver Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Silver Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Oak Elementary ranks #18 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 Evergreen Elementary?
Besides Silver Oak Elementary, Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students), Chaboya Middle (815 students), and Tom Matsumoto Elementary (727 students). See the Evergreen Elementary district page for the complete list.