Sherman Oaks Elementary

www.campbellusd.k12.ca.us/soaks

Charter School 552 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sherman Oaks Elementary, located at 1800 Fruitdale Ave. in San Jose, is a public school serving students in the Campbell Union School District. It is well-regarded for its focus on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, often emphasizing a blend of academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the Campbell Union system, the school benefits from a district-wide commitment to fostering innovation and preparing students for success in a diverse, technology-driven environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sherman Oaks is known for maintaining a supportive campus culture that encourages parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where children can develop critical thinking skills and build strong foundational habits. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school events, the district’s official website provides updated resources and contact information to help navigate the school’s academic year.

552

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	488
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	14

Hispanic
488 (88.4 %)
White
38 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Campbell Union
Phone:	(408)795-1140
Website:	http://www.campbellusd.k12.ca.us/soaks
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 80

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 45