At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Selma Olinder Elementary: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Selma Olinder Elementary
Selma Olinder Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Jose. It is one of 41 current school records connected to San Jose Unified. NCES reports 269 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, below 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 (88.8%) and Asian (6.7%). English learners represent 46.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Selma Olinder Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.49 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White2.6%
- Hispanic88.8%
- Black0.7%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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
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.
Other schools in San Jose Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lowell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
261 reported students
Anne Darling Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
260 reported students
Canoas Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
Terrell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
255 reported students
Horace Mann Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Almaden Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
Public schools near Selma Olinder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 206 | 0.2 mi |
| Rocketship Mosaic Elementary Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Mosaic Elementary District | KG–05 | 528 | 0.8 mi |
| Lowell Elementary Elementary · San Jose Unified | KG–05 | 261 | 0.8 mi |
| Rocketship Los Suenos Academy Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Los Suenos Academy District | KG–05 | 309 | 0.9 mi |
| Horace Mann Elementary Elementary · San Jose Unified | KG–05 | 293 | 1.1 mi |
| Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 300 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Selma Olinder Elementary
What grades does Selma Olinder Elementary serve?
Selma Olinder Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Jose Unified.
How many students attend Selma Olinder Elementary?
Selma Olinder Elementary reported 269 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Selma Olinder Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 269 students and 16.49 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 Selma Olinder Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Selma Olinder Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Jose Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Selma Olinder Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.3% 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 Selma Olinder Elementary in?
Selma Olinder Elementary is part of San Jose Unified, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Selma Olinder Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary (0.2 mi), Rocketship Mosaic Elementary (0.8 mi), Lowell Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.