Erikson Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
22%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
21%
5%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Erikson Elementary School?
314 students attend Erikson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Erikson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erikson Elementary School?
Erikson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Erikson Elementary School offer ?
Erikson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Erikson Elementary School part of?
Erikson Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

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