Enrollment
500
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Stonegate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonegate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437001652
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonegate Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #54 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonegate Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #54 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonegate Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonegate Elementary
Stonegate Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 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 1,361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #407.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and Asian (40%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Stonegate Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students) and Franklin Elementary (525 students) alongside Stonegate 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 Stonegate Elementary compares
Stonegate 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 55.2%
Asian 40.2%
White 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Stonegate Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary, which includes Stonegate Elementary.
$18,666
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 Stonegate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonegate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonegate Elementary
How many students attend Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Stonegate Elementary?
41.5% of students at Stonegate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonegate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stonegate Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Stonegate Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #54 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 Stonegate Elementary a good school?
Stonegate Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Stonegate Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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