- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Toyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Toyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060480000468
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toyon Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #129 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Toyon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toyon Elementary ranks #129 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Toyon Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060480000468 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 21:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierramont Middle (742 students)
Toyon Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Toyon 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 231
Toyon Elementary
231 students
What this shows Toyon Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toyon Elementary compares
Toyon Elementary is a growing 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
Asian 35.1%
Two or More 5.2%
White 4.8%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Toyon 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 Toyon 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toyon 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toyon Elementary
How many students attend Toyon Elementary?
Toyon Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Toyon Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Toyon Elementary?
37.1% of students at Toyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Toyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toyon Elementary?
Toyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Toyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Toyon Elementary ranks #129 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 Toyon 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.