Ledesma (Rita) Elementary

ledesma.ogsd.net

463 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rita Ledesma Elementary School is a public school located in the Silver Creek area of San Jose, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Oak Grove School District, the school is situated in a suburban neighborhood and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The campus serves a diverse student body and focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting the social-emotional development of its pupils.

Academically, the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates technology with traditional classroom instruction to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Ledesma Elementary is frequently noted for its active parent-teacher involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that aim to engage students outside of the classroom. By prioritizing inclusivity and academic growth, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere that empowers students to succeed as collaborative and lifelong learners.

463

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ledesma (Rita) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	169
Black	13
Asian	181
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
181 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
169 (36.6 %)
White
54 (11.7 %)
Two or More
38 (8.2 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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)224-2191
Website:	http://ledesma.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 72