Lyndale Elementary School

13901 Nordyke Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyndale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lyndale Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lyndale Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
35-39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lyndale 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lyndale 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lyndale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Lyndale Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
13%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Lyndale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lyndale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lyndale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lyndale Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
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.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Lyndale 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
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lyndale 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
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lyndale 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lyndale Elementary School?
289 students attend Lyndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lyndale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndale Elementary School?
Lyndale Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lyndale Elementary School offer ?
Lyndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lyndale Elementary School part of?
Lyndale Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyndale Elementary School located?
Lyndale Elementary School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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