Enrollment
491
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060714013993
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #65 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet ranks #65 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
With 491 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.
Among 718 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #512, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 22.1:1).
Cambrian also operates Price Charter Middle (959 students) and Bagby Elementary (529 students) alongside Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet.
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 Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet compares
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Asian 42.4%
White 32.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambrian, which includes Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet.
$14,129
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 4.8%
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 Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Charter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bagby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fammatre Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farnham Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sartorette Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
How many students attend Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
6.9% of students at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is Asian at 42.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet ranks #65 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 Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet a good school?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more 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 Cambrian?
Besides Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet, Cambrian also operates Price Charter Middle (959 students), Bagby Elementary (529 students), and Fammatre Elementary (482 students). See the Cambrian district page for the complete list.
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