R. I. MEYERHOLZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

R. I. Meyerholz Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Cupertino Union school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 764 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, R. I. Meyerholz Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the West San Jose area, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Cupertino Union School District, an area known for its strong focus on academic excellence and a highly engaged parent community. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, particularly in mathematics and science, and it consistently maintains high performance rankings within the state of California.

Beyond its academic reputation, Meyerholz fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, including music, physical education, and extracurricular clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of traditional coursework. With a dedicated teaching staff and a proactive Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), the school cultivates a collaborative culture that aims to provide a supportive and challenging educational experience for all of its students.

For more information, contact R. I. Meyerholz Elementary at (408) 252-7450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129-2858
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R. I. MEYERHOLZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Jose, CA with about 764 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cupertino Union
Total Students:
764
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 764 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending R. I. MEYERHOLZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 82% of the student body.

Asian
82.1%
Two or more races
8.0%
White
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.