Donald J. Meyer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95122 · Alum Rock Union Elementary
#2818 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#34504 of 50,301 nationally
About Donald J. Meyer Elementary
Donald J. Meyer Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Alum Rock Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2818th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 246.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Donald J. Meyer Elementary ranks 127th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Donald J. Meyer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Donald J. Meyer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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405 students · 300 m away
William C. Overfelt High
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1,363 students · 561 m away
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A. J. Dorsa Elementary
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284 students · 1.1 km away
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
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Sylvia Cassell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students · 1.1 km away
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students · 1.2 km away
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
500 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP Heartwood Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
423 students · 1.2 km away
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
416 students · 1.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donald J. Meyer Elementary a good school?
Donald J. Meyer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2818 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Donald J. Meyer Elementary rank in California?
Donald J. Meyer Elementary ranks #2818 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #34504 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
Donald J. Meyer Elementary had 246 students in 2025.
Is Donald J. Meyer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Donald J. Meyer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donald J. Meyer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.