Serving 537 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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Guadalupe Elementary serves the southeast part of San Jose, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Guadalupe Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guadalupe Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
52%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guadalupe Elementary School's ranking?
Guadalupe Elementary School is ranked #576 out of 9,523 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
537 students attend Guadalupe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Guadalupe Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guadalupe Elementary School?
Guadalupe Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, 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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