Booksin Elementary

715 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Booksin Elementary School, located in the charming Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Jose Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school is often cited as a centerpiece of the Willow Glen area. It maintains a consistent reputation for high student achievement and is supported by an exceptionally active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that funds various enrichment programs, school events, and facility improvements.

Beyond its academic focus, Booksin is recognized for fostering a well-rounded educational environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional curriculum. The campus culture is defined by a commitment to inclusivity and student engagement, bolstered by its long-standing history and deep ties to the surrounding local community. Because of its track record for excellence and stable enrollment, it remains one of the most sought-after elementary schools in the district for families living in the 95125 zip code.

715

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booksin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	147
Black	4
Asian	142
Two or More	111
American Indian	1

White
309 (43.3%)
Hispanic
147 (20.6%)
Asian
142 (19.9%)
Two or More
111 (15.5%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)535-6213
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 172

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 110