At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
506
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
15%-50.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Forest Hill Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 506 students. It is part of the Campbell Union district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCampbell Union
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95130
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060720000667
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment506
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.2%
Black / African American45.5%
Asian3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races10.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
45.5%
Asian
3.6%
Two+
10.5%
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.