SANTA TERESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Santa Teresa Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Oak Grove Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 635 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Santa Teresa Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Santa Teresa Elementary School is a public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Oak Grove School District in San Jose, California. Situated in the suburban Santa Teresa neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social-emotional growth among its diverse student population.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and maintaining a supportive campus culture. In addition to standard academic curriculum, Santa Teresa Elementary typically integrates technology into the classroom and offers various extracurricular opportunities and school events designed to engage families. By prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Santa Teresa Elementary at (408) 227-3303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6200 Encinal Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119-1514
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SANTA TERESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Jose, CA with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
635
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 635 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.7%
Asian
29.6%
White
18.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black or African American
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.