Oak Ridge Elementary

oakridge.ogsd.net

508 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in the Blossom Valley neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oak Grove School District, the campus functions as a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a balanced curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Oak Ridge Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families and educators. The school actively promotes parent involvement through various volunteer opportunities and community events, which help strengthen the supportive network surrounding the students. With its convenient location on Bufkin Drive, the school serves as a central hub for local families, providing not just primary education, but also a foundation for personal and social development within the San Jose area.

508

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	230
Black	16
Asian	123
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
230 (45.4 %)
Asian
123 (24.3 %)
White
93 (18.3 %)
Two or More
37 (7.3 %)
Black
16 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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)578-5900
Website:	http://oakridge.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 71