Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School?
430 students attend Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School offer ?
Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School part of?
Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

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