Don Callejon

4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054

www.doncallejon.org

581 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Don Callejon School, located in the Rivermark neighborhood of Santa Clara, California, is a public K-8 school that serves as a focal point for its local community. As part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, the school is known for its modern facilities and its emphasis on fostering a cohesive learning environment that spans from elementary through middle school. The school’s curriculum is designed to support students through their foundational years, gradually transitioning them into more specialized academic and extracurricular programs as they approach high school.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong integration of technology in the classroom and its focus on preparing students for 21st-century academic challenges. Beyond academics, Don Callejon prides itself on a diverse student body and a commitment to inclusivity, often coordinating with the local community to provide enrichment opportunities. Its location within the vibrant Rivermark area allows for significant parent involvement and a supportive community culture, making it a popular choice for families residing in the northern Santa Clara region.

581

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Callejon
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	138
Black	39
Asian	279
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
279 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
138 (23.8 %)
White
86 (14.8 %)
Black
39 (6.7 %)
Two or More
34 (5.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-3300
Website:	http://www.doncallejon.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 58

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 110