Alpha: Blanca Alvarado in San Jose, CA

At a glance

Reported students

500

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

500

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: 500 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

25.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 386
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 16.8:1

What the reported data says about Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.4%) and Asian (4.2%). English learners represent 57.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 57.8%
Students with disabilities: 10.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1%
Hispanic92.4%
Black0.2%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Alpha: Jose Hernandez Elementary · Charter · Alpha: Jose Hernandez District	KG–08	440	under 0.1 mi
O. S. Hubbard Elementary Elementary · Alum Rock Union Elementary	KG–05	427	0.3 mi
Santee Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary	KG–06	318	0.7 mi
Katherine R. Smith Elementary Elementary · Evergreen Elementary	KG–06	373	0.7 mi
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary	KG–06	300	0.9 mi
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory District	KG–08	554	0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

What grades does Alpha: Blanca Alvarado serve?

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District.

How many students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 386 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?

The calculated ratio is 25.9:1, based on 500 students and 19.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado a public, charter, or magnet school?

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado in?

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is part of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alpha: Jose Hernandez (under 0.1 mi), O. S. Hubbard Elementary (0.3 mi), Santee Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.