Schallenberger Elementary

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schallenberger Elementary, located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Jose Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, often serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating enrichment opportunities designed to support the development of well-rounded students.

Beyond its core academic program, Schallenberger is recognized for its active parent involvement and a collaborative school culture. The school prioritizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing various resources to address the diverse needs of its student population. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

477

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schallenberger Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	156
Black	3
Asian	44
Two or More	59

White
215 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
156 (32.7 %)
Two or More
59 (12.4 %)
Asian
44 (9.2 %)
Black
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:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6253
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 103

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71