Russo/McEntee Academy

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The **Russo/McEntee Academy**, located at 2851 Gay Ave. in San Jose, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). It serves students within the county's alternative education programs, focusing on providing a structured, supportive environment for youth who may require a non-traditional academic setting. The academy is designed to offer individualized attention, aiming to help students overcome behavioral or academic hurdles while keeping them on track toward graduation or reintegration into their home districts.

The school emphasizes a blend of core academic instruction and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary staff, Russo/McEntee Academy strives to foster a personalized learning experience that addresses the unique needs of each student. Through its connection to the broader SCCOE network, the academy provides essential resources and stability, acting as a crucial support system for students navigating complex educational or personal challenges in the East San Jose area.

365

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russo/McEntee Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	274
Black	5
Asian	64
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Hispanic
274 (75.1 %)
Asian
64 (17.5 %)
White
10 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-8900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 68

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62