Tom Matsumoto Elementary

4121 Mackin Woods Ln.
San Jose, CA 95135

727 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–6. As part of the Evergreen School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, diverse community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, often earning accolades for its commitment to student growth and closing achievement gaps.

Beyond academics, Tom Matsumoto Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates social-emotional learning and community involvement. The school fosters a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and staff work closely together to support student success. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, character development, and academic excellence.

727

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	104
Black	19
Asian	539
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
539 (74.1%)
Hispanic
104 (14.3%)
White
31 (4.3%)
Two or More
31 (4.3%)
Black
19 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Evergreen Elementary
Phone:	(408)223-4873
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 115

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 126