Enrollment
204
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Valle Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valle Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062640003991
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valle Vista Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #152 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valle Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valle Vista Elementary ranks #152 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Elementary · California
NCES ID 062640003991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valle Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valle Vista Elementary
Valle Vista Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #429, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Valle Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 22.1:1).
Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates Ida Jew Academies (435 students) and August Boeger Middle (397 students) alongside Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista Elementary compares
Valle Vista 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$19,270
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 54.4%
Asian 26.5%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Valle Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Pleasant Elementary, which includes Valle Vista Elementary.
$19,270
Per student
+17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 59.0%
Federal 27.5%
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 Valle Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Jew Academies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| August Boeger Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Sanders Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valle Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valle Vista Elementary
How many students attend Valle Vista Elementary?
Valle Vista Elementary has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valle Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valle Vista Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valle Vista Elementary?
46.3% of students at Valle Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valle Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valle Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valle Vista Elementary?
Valle Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Valle Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Valle Vista Elementary ranks #152 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 Valle Vista Elementary a good school?
Valle Vista Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Besides Valle Vista Elementary, Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates Ida Jew Academies (435 students), August Boeger Middle (397 students), and Robert Sanders Elementary (304 students). See the Mount Pleasant Elementary district page for the complete list.
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