Sylvia Cassell Elementary

282 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sylvia Cassell Elementary School, located in the East San Jose neighborhood of California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Alum Rock Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes student development, and preparing children for success in their transition to middle school.

The campus reflects the diverse, multicultural fabric of the San Jose community. It focuses on core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities or support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on teacher-student collaboration and parent involvement, Sylvia Cassell Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and safe learning environment.

282

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvia Cassell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	228
Black	2
Asian	42
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
228 (80.9%)
Asian
42 (14.9%)
White
4 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43