DONALD J. MEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donald J. Meyer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 379 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Donald J. Meyer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is a public K-6 school located in the Tully-Senter neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving the community within the Franklin-McKinley School District. The school is named in honor of Donald J. Meyer, a long-serving educator and administrator who played a pivotal role in the district’s development. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment for students in the early stages of their academic journeys.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of community and student engagement. Like many schools in the Franklin-McKinley district, Meyer Elementary often incorporates programs aimed at supporting English language learners and promoting character development. The school utilizes its facilities on Daytona Drive to host various extracurricular activities and parent involvement initiatives, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between families and educators to ensure student success and preparedness for middle school.

For more information, contact Donald J. Meyer Elementary at (408) 928-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.