Lyndale Elementary School

13901 Nordyke Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lyndale Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lyndale Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lyndale Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
82%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lyndale Elementary School?
289 students attend Lyndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lyndale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndale Elementary School?
Lyndale Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lyndale Elementary School offer ?
Lyndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lyndale Elementary School part of?
Lyndale Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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