Allen at Steinbeck

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Allen at Steinbeck is a public elementary school located in the Blossom Valley neighborhood of San Jose, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while placing a strong value on character development and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its dedicated teaching staff and a parent community that is highly active in supporting campus activities and enrichment programs. Its location on Steinbeck Drive provides a neighborhood-centric feel, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow socially and academically. With a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning, Allen at Steinbeck strives to provide personalized attention and a safe, nurturing space for its diverse student body.

406

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen at Steinbeck
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	282
Black	6
Asian	39
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
282 (69.5%)
White
50 (12.3%)
Asian
39 (9.6%)
Two or More
20 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.0%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6205
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 89

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 56