Christopher Elementary

christopher.ogsd.net

415 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christopher Elementary School, located at 565 Coyote Road in San Jose, is a public school serving students in the Franklin-McKinley School District. Situated in the southern part of San Jose, the school serves a diverse community and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It is part of a district that places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, technology integration, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an active part of its local neighborhood, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Like many schools in the Franklin-McKinley district, Christopher Elementary typically implements various academic support programs, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning initiatives designed to support the holistic development of its student body. For families considering this school, it is recommended to visit the official district website or the school’s main office to review the most recent state testing data, available extracurricular programs, and specific enrollment procedures.

415

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christopher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	342
Black	1
Asian	42
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
342 (82.4 %)
Asian
42 (10.1 %)
White
21 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oak Grove Elementary
Phone:	(408)227-8550
Website:	http://christopher.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 60

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 28