At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
Santa Teresa Elementary: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
24.3:1 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
- 537
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about Santa Teresa Elementary
Santa Teresa Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Jose. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Oak Grove Elementary. NCES reports 542 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, close to 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 Asian (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santa Teresa Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.3 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White16.8%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black2%
- Asian38.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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
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.
Other schools in Oak Grove Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
549 reported students
Sakamoto Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
571 reported students
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
497 reported students
Oak Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
495 reported students
Anderson (Alex) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
492 reported students
Hayes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
470 reported students
Public schools near Santa Teresa Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor (Bertha) Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–06 | 497 | 0.8 mi |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–06 | 425 | 1 mi |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–06 | 492 | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Ridge Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–06 | 495 | 1.5 mi |
| Los Paseos Elementary Elementary · Morgan Hill Unified | KG–05 | 403 | 1.5 mi |
| Ledesma (Rita) Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–06 | 426 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Teresa Elementary
What grades does Santa Teresa Elementary serve?
Santa Teresa Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oak Grove Elementary.
How many students attend Santa Teresa Elementary?
Santa Teresa Elementary reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 537 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 542 students and 22.3 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 Santa Teresa Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Teresa Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Grove Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santa Teresa Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Teresa Elementary in?
Santa Teresa Elementary is part of Oak Grove Elementary, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Teresa Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taylor (Bertha) Elementary (0.8 mi), Baldwin (Julia) Elementary (1 mi), Anderson (Alex) Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.