Graystone Elementary School

6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Graystone Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graystone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Graystone Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Graystone Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graystone Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#153 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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77%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Graystone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Graystone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
50%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Graystone Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Graystone Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Graystone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Graystone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graystone Elementary School's ranking?
Graystone Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Graystone Elementary School often compared to?
Graystone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Graystone Elementary School?
493 students attend Graystone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Graystone Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graystone Elementary School?
Graystone Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Graystone Elementary School offer ?
Graystone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Graystone Elementary School part of?
Graystone Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   3/20/2020
Great School! Teachers and support staff are caring. Principal is wonderful - very nice, helpful and has positive energy around the students. The other parents are great too - good sense of community.
- Posted by Parent - TJ
3   4/16/2018
Graystone is a great school.We have fun activities
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brianna

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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