Guadalupe Elementary School

6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guadalupe Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Guadalupe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Guadalupe Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Guadalupe Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#600 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
77%
33%
73%
47%
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guadalupe Elementary School's ranking?
Guadalupe Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Guadalupe Elementary School often compared to?
Guadalupe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murdock-portal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Guadalupe Elementary School?
547 students attend Guadalupe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Guadalupe Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guadalupe Elementary School?
Guadalupe Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Elementary School offer ?
Guadalupe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Guadalupe Elementary School part of?
Guadalupe Elementary School is part of Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Guadalupe Elementary School located?
Guadalupe Elementary School is located in the Almaden neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Almaden.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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