Lietz Elementary

lietz.unionsd.org/

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lietz Elementary School, located in the Cambrian Park area of San Jose, is a prominent member of the Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum with enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its active and engaged parent community, which plays a significant role in supporting school programs, events, and fundraising initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, Lietz creates a nurturing atmosphere that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Union School District, it benefits from the district’s focus on innovative teaching strategies and strong extracurricular offerings.

501

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lietz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	175
Black	5
Asian	147
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
175 (34.9%)
Asian
147 (29.3%)
White
131 (26.1%)
Two or More
41 (8.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)264-8314
Website:	http://lietz.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 93

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 99