Reed Elementary

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Reed Elementary School, located at 1524 Jacob Ave. in San Jose, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cambrian School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics and language arts with opportunities for extracurricular development.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and its focus on developing the "whole child," encouraging not only intellectual growth but also social-emotional development. With its location in the suburban Cambrian Park neighborhood, Reed Elementary benefits from a stable community atmosphere. The campus works to prepare students for middle school success through a combination of dedicated teaching staff, modern instructional practices, and a culture that values inclusivity and collaboration.

356

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reed Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	111
Asian	70
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	4

White
125 (35.1%)
Hispanic
111 (31.2%)
Asian
70 (19.7%)
Two or More
46 (12.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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)535-6247
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 56