Summerdale Elementary

(408)923-1960

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Summerdale Elementary, located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Berryessa Union School District, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Summerdale Elementary is frequently recognized for its active parent involvement and a strong sense of school spirit. The school provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to encourage social-emotional growth and student engagement. Situated in a residential area of San Jose, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for stability, high standards, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on preparing students for middle school success.

274

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	78
Black	7
Asian	161
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
161 (58.8%)
Hispanic
78 (28.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.7%)
White
11 (4.0%)
Black
7 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.5%)

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:	Berryessa Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)923-1960
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 71

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 35