Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
Tel:
(408)535-6671
- Ernesto Galarza Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Ernesto Galarza Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ernesto Galarza Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7611 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is Willow Glen High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is River Glen (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 325 students
0.0 miles
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6671 0.0 K-5 325 - San Jose Willow Glen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 791 students
0.6 miles
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6265 0.6 K-5 791 - San Jose River Glen Grades: K-8 | 518 students
0.9 miles
1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6240 0.9 K-8 518 - Redwood City Rocketship Alma Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 537 students
0.9 miles
198 W. Alma Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(408)931-6838 0.9 K-5 537 - San Jose Willow Glen High School Grades: 9-12 | 1711 students
1.0 miles
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6330 1.0 9-12 1711
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