San Antonio Elementary

1721 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Antonio Elementary School, located in the Alum Rock Union School District in East San Jose, serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from preschool through sixth grade. The school is known for being a cornerstone of its neighborhood, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community environment. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, often supported by initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and providing equitable resources to its predominantly Latino and multilingual student body.

Beyond academics, the school places significant value on social-emotional learning and community engagement, frequently involving families through school events and parent-teacher associations. Situated in a historic part of San Jose, the campus acts as a vital community hub. The school faculty generally focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere, utilizing various intervention programs and extracurricular activities to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

326

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Antonio Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	284
Black	1
Asian	36
Two or More	5

Hispanic
284 (87.1%)
Asian
36 (11.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)928-8700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 73