- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Summerdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summerdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060480000467
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerdale Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #100 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerdale Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerdale Elementary ranks #100 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Summerdale Elementary shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060480000467 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 22.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierramont Middle (742 students)
Summerdale Elementary shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Summerdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sierramont Mid
Sierramont Middle
742 students
- Morrill Middle
Morrill Middle
665 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle
591 students
- Cherrywood Ele
Cherrywood Elementary
529 students
- Vinci Park Ele
Vinci Park Elementary
529 students
- This school 274
Summerdale Elementary
274 students
What this shows Summerdale Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summerdale Elementary compares
Summerdale 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$17,032
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
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.
Student demographics
Asian 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 4.7%
White 4.0%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Summerdale Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berryessa Union Elementary reports $17,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summerdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierramont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summerdale Elementary
How many students attend Summerdale Elementary?
Summerdale Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerdale Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summerdale Elementary?
32.9% of students at Summerdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summerdale Elementary is Asian at 58.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerdale Elementary?
Summerdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Summerdale Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerdale Elementary ranks #100 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
Besides Summerdale Elementary, Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Sierramont Middle (742 students), Morrill Middle (665 students), and Piedmont Middle (591 students). See the Berryessa Union Elementary district page for the complete list.