Ernesto Galarza Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#3052 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernesto Galarza Elementary School's ranking?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is ranked #3052 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ernesto Galarza Elementary School often compared to?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ernesto Galarza Elementary School?
322 students attend Ernesto Galarza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ernesto Galarza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernesto Galarza Elementary School?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ernesto Galarza Elementary School offer ?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ernesto Galarza Elementary School part of?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
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