Oster Elementary

oster.unionsd.org/

627 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oster Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose, California. As part of the Union School District, the school serves a suburban community and is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, parent involvement, and a nurturing environment. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, frequently highlighted by its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a variety of enrichment programs that supplement the core curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and technology integration, preparing students for the demands of the modern classroom. With a focus on both social-emotional learning and core academic subjects, Oster Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or detailed academic performance data, the Union School District website (www.unionsd.org) provides comprehensive resources and updates on school policies.

627

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	112
Black	6
Asian	323
Two or More	38

Asian
323 (51.5%)
White
148 (23.6%)
Hispanic
112 (17.9%)
Two or More
38 (6.1%)
Black
6 (1.0%)

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)266-8121
Website:	http://oster.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 131

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 101