Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Anderson (Alex) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson (Alex) Elementary serves a central area in San Jose, CA, covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being around 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson (Alex) Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5534 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson (Alex) Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School is ranked #5534 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Anderson (Alex) Elementary School?
492 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, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson (Alex) Elementary School?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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