Terrell Elementary

282 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Terrell Elementary School is a public school located in the Cambrian Park area of San Jose, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as part of the Cambrian School District and is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. The school environment is characterized by a focus on "The Whole Child," balancing rigorous core curriculum instruction with an emphasis on social-emotional learning, character development, and inclusive education practices.

Beyond its academic offerings, Terrell Elementary is well-regarded for its active parent community and its integration of technology in the classroom. The school campus features various amenities designed to support a well-rounded student experience, including playgrounds and enrichment programs that encourage physical activity and creative expression. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the local community, Terrell strives to create a supportive, high-achieving environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

282

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terrell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	165
Black	18
Asian	29
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
165 (58.5 %)
White
40 (14.2 %)
Asian
29 (10.3 %)
Two or More
25 (8.9 %)
Black
18 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6255
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 72

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 55