MERRITT TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Merritt Trace Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 913 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Merritt Trace Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Merritt Trace Elementary is a public school located in the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is known for its community-focused environment and its commitment to fostering foundational academic skills. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is situated in a quiet, historic residential area, which contributes to a tight-knit campus atmosphere where parent involvement is often encouraged. Merritt Trace focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment, utilizing district-aligned curriculum to prepare students for middle school success. With its focus on personalized support and a collaborative school culture, the institution strives to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for children in the local community.

For more information, contact Merritt Trace Elementary at (408) 535-6257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

651 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126-2003
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MERRITT TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Jose, CA with about 913 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Jose Unified
Total Students:
913
Teachers:
33.07
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 913 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERRITT TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.9%
White
16.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.