- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Windmill Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windmill Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437008840
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windmill Springs Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #25 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windmill Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windmill Springs Elementary ranks #25 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437008840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Windmill Springs Elementary grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 061437008840 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 24.9:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Elementary (525 students)
Windmill Springs Elementary grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Windmill Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- Captain Jason
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
396 students
What this shows Windmill Springs Elementary reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windmill Springs Elementary compares
Windmill Springs 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Windmill Springs Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windmill Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windmill Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windmill Springs Elementary
How many students attend Windmill Springs Elementary?
Windmill Springs Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windmill Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windmill Springs Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windmill Springs Elementary?
49.7% of students at Windmill Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windmill Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windmill Springs Elementary is Asian at 72.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windmill Springs Elementary?
Windmill Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Windmill Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Windmill Springs Elementary ranks #25 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 Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Windmill Springs Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Franklin Elementary (525 students), Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students), and Stonegate Elementary (500 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.