3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cadwallader Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cadwallader Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cadwallader Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cadwallader 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
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
55%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cadwallader Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cadwallader Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Cadwallader Elementary School?

404 students attend Cadwallader Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Cadwallader Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cadwallader Elementary School?

Cadwallader Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cadwallader Elementary School offer ?

Cadwallader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Cadwallader Elementary School part of?

Cadwallader Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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