- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060714013993 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 24.6:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Price Charter Middle (959 students)
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Price Charter
Price Charter Middle
959 students
- Bagby Elementa
Bagby Elementary
529 students
- This school
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
491 students
- Fammatre Eleme
Fammatre Elementary
482 students
- Farnham Charte 372
Farnham Charter
372 students
- Sartorette Cha 278
Sartorette Charter
278 students
What this shows Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet compares
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,205
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
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.
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
District finance for Cambrian reports $16,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.