Ben Painter Elementary

500 Rough and Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Painter Elementary School is a public school located in the Berryessa Union School District of San Jose, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum with opportunities for creative expression and collaborative learning.

Beyond its academic programs, Ben Painter Elementary benefits from its location in a residential area of North San Jose, creating a tight-knit community feel. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to the student experience. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs designed to nurture the "whole child," the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of citizenship among its students.

362

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Painter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	133
Asian	210
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
210 (58.0%)
Hispanic
133 (36.7%)
Two or More
15 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
White
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)928-8400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 97

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46