At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
627
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-52.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Oster Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 627 students. It is part of the Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictUnion Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064032006678
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment627
White24.9%
Hispanic / Latino16.1%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian51.1%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
24.9%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
1.3%
Asian
51.1%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.