Yes, it brings back memories of *my* circumstances. However, it does not follow from that that looking at one of many class photos will spark a teacher’s memory of one particular child among so many.
When I look at my junior high photos, I remember only the names of two or three closest friends. When I look at my boot camp photos, I remember only the name of the recruit company commander (DI, to those in other branches). In short, my experience tells me that it’s much more likely for a student to remember a teacher’s name than vice versa.
“and it was known that the student attended Noelani Elementary School where you taught in 1965-1988, that still wouldn’t jog your memory?”
No. Not to the point of remembering a long forgotten student.