Merritt Trace Elementary

831 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Merritt Trace Elementary is a public school located in the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is known for its community-focused environment and its commitment to fostering foundational academic skills. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is situated in a quiet, historic residential area, which contributes to a tight-knit campus atmosphere where parent involvement is often encouraged. Merritt Trace focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment, utilizing district-aligned curriculum to prepare students for middle school success. With its focus on personalized support and a collaborative school culture, the institution strives to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for children in the local community.

831

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merritt Trace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	592
Black	17
Asian	34
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
592 (71.2 %)
White
143 (17.2 %)
Two or More
43 (5.2 %)
Asian
34 (4.1 %)
Black
17 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)535-6257
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 161

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 149