A. J. Dorsa Elementary

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A.J. Dorsa Elementary School, located in the East San Jose area of California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Franklin-McKinley School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its diverse student body. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment designed to prepare young learners for middle school success by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, A.J. Dorsa is known for promoting a culture of collaboration among its staff, families, and students. The school typically offers various programs intended to bridge learning gaps and enrich the student experience, often utilizing technology and structured interventions to meet individual student needs. By prioritizing parent engagement and a safe, nurturing climate, the school aims to create a strong educational foundation for the children in the surrounding Bal Harbor neighborhood.

304

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. J. Dorsa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	272
Black	2
Asian	18
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
272 (89.5 %)
Asian
18 (5.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 68