Stipe (Samuel) Elementary

stipe.ogsd.net

330 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Samuel Stipe Elementary School is a public school located in the Edenvale neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Oak Grove School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student population, Stipe Elementary focuses on preparing children for future success by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating modern educational practices to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on building a strong sense of community through active parent involvement and various extracurricular opportunities. Stipe Elementary strives to provide a safe, nurturing campus culture where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and engaged citizens. By emphasizing collaboration between teachers, families, and the surrounding San Jose community, the school aims to ensure that every student has the resources and support necessary to reach their full potential.

330

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stipe (Samuel) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	217
Black	11
Asian	64
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
217 (65.8 %)
Asian
64 (19.4 %)
Two or More
19 (5.8 %)
White
13 (3.9 %)
Black
11 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.8 %)

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)227-7332
Website:	http://stipe.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 47

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 57