Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary serves the southeast part of San Jose, CA, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Captain Jason M. Dahl 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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7440 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gray or Denim
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School's ranking?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School is ranked #7440 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School often compared to?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edenvale Elementary School, Christopher Elementary School, Rocketship Rising Stars by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School?
396 students attend Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School offer ?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School part of?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School located?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School is located in the Dahl neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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