Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Anderson (Alex) 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School's student population of 656 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson (Alex) Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Anderson (Alex) Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Anderson (Alex) Elementary School?
656 students attend Anderson (Alex) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Anderson (Alex) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson (Alex) Elementary School?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Anderson (Alex) Elementary School offer ?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Anderson (Alex) Elementary School part of?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Anderson (Alex) Elementary School located?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School is located in the Anderson East neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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