Noddin Elementary School
Tel:
(408)356-2126
- Noddin Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Noddin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Noddin Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Noddin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Noddin Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #581 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 28% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 46% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Noddin Elementary School is Leigh High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dartmouth Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lietz Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Leigh High School Grades: 9-12 | 1691 students
0.6 miles
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)626-3405 0.6 9-12 1691 - San Jose Lietz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 599 students
0.7 miles
5300 Carter Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)264-8314 0.7 K-5 599 - San Jose Dartmouth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
1.0 miles
5575 Dartmouth Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)264-1122 1.0 6-8 916 - San Jose Guadalupe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 584 students
1.1 miles
6044 Vera Cruz Dr
San Jose, CA 95120
(408)268-1030 1.1 K-5 584 - San Jose Athenour Early Childhood Education Center Grades: K | 87 students
1.2 miles
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)780-0690 1.2 K 87
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