- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Simonds Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Simonds Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005738
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simonds Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #50 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simonds Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simonds Elementary ranks #50 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Simonds Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063459005738 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 20.9:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Simonds Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Simonds Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school 480
Simonds Elementary
480 students
What this shows Simonds Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simonds Elementary compares
Simonds 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
White 29.6%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Simonds Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simonds Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simonds Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simonds Elementary
How many students attend Simonds Elementary?
Simonds Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Simonds Elementary?
8.8% of students at Simonds Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simonds Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Simonds Elementary is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simonds Elementary?
Simonds Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Simonds Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Simonds Elementary ranks #50 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 San Jose Unified?
Besides Simonds Elementary, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.