Ida Jew Academies

1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148

www.mpesd.org

Charter School 427 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ida Jew Academies is a public school located in San Jose, California, operating under the Mount Pleasant Elementary School District. Serving students in grades TK–8, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, character building, and community engagement.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to integrating technology and project-based learning into the classroom experience. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Ida Jew Academies aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on critical thinking, communication, and technological literacy. As part of a smaller school district, it maintains a close-knit community feel, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support long-term academic success.

427

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ida Jew Academies
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	379
Black	6
Asian	21
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
379 (88.8 %)
Asian
21 (4.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Mount Pleasant Elementary
Phone:	(408)223-3750
Website:	http://www.mpesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 61

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 48