Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lynhaven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynhaven Elementary serves the northern part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families are within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynhaven Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynhaven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynhaven Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4424 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)26.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lynx
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynhaven Elementary School's ranking?
Lynhaven Elementary School is ranked #4424 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lynhaven Elementary School often compared to?
Lynhaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castlemont Elementary School, Leroy Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lynhaven Elementary School?
463 students attend Lynhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lynhaven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynhaven Elementary School?
Lynhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lynhaven Elementary School offer ?
Lynhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lynhaven Elementary School part of?
Lynhaven Elementary School is part of Campbell Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Lynhaven Elementary School located?
Lynhaven Elementary School is located in the Winchester Lynnhaven neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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