At a glance
Reported students
537
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605.5
Guadalupe Elementary: 537 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
26.9:1 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
- 567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.4:1
What the reported data says about Guadalupe Elementary
Guadalupe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Jose. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Union Elementary. NCES reports 537 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 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.9:1, 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 Asian (51.6%) and White (27.4%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Guadalupe Elementary
- 1How do the reported 26.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.4%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian51.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.9%
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 Union Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lietz Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
501 reported students
Noddin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Alta Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
584 reported students
Oster Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
627 reported students
Carlton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
656 reported students
Dartmouth Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
903 reported students
Public schools near Guadalupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos Elementary Elementary · San Jose Unified | KG–05 | 602 | 0.9 mi |
| Lietz Elementary Elementary · Union Elementary | KG–05 | 501 | 1.1 mi |
| Noddin Elementary Elementary · Union Elementary | KG–05 | 500 | 1.1 mi |
| Simonds Elementary Elementary · San Jose Unified | KG–05 | 480 | 1.6 mi |
| Almaden Elementary Elementary · San Jose Unified | KG–05 | 305 | 1.7 mi |
| Oster Elementary Elementary · Union Elementary | KG–05 | 627 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Guadalupe Elementary
What grades does Guadalupe Elementary serve?
Guadalupe Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union Elementary.
How many students attend Guadalupe Elementary?
Guadalupe Elementary reported 537 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 567 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Guadalupe Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 26.9:1, based on 537 students and 20 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 Guadalupe Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Guadalupe Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Guadalupe Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.2% 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 Guadalupe Elementary in?
Guadalupe Elementary is part of Union Elementary, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Guadalupe Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Los Alamitos Elementary (0.9 mi), Lietz Elementary (1.1 mi), Noddin Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.