- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Willow Glen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Glen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063459005745
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Glen Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #149 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Glen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Glen Elementary ranks #149 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Willow Glen Elementary held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063459005745 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 21.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Willow Glen Elementary held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willow Glen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school
Willow Glen Elementary
660 students
What this shows Willow Glen Elementary reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Glen Elementary compares
Willow Glen Elementary 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 25.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Willow Glen Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Glen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Glen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Glen Elementary
How many students attend Willow Glen Elementary?
Willow Glen Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Glen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Glen Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Willow Glen Elementary?
28.6% of students at Willow Glen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Glen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Glen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Glen Elementary?
Willow Glen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Willow Glen Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Glen Elementary ranks #149 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 San Jose Unified?
Besides Willow Glen Elementary, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.