At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
529
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
24%-41pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Cherrywood Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 529 students. It is part of the Berryessa 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
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBerryessa Union Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95132
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060480000458
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment529
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino24.2%
Black / African American62.3%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races7.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
62.3%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
7.4%
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.