Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-6, O. B. Whaley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. B. Whaley Elementary serves the west part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with most residing about half a mile from the school's edge and the furthest edge being about a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. B. Whaley Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
O. B. Whaley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. B. Whaley Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6707 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
2%
5%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. B. Whaley Elementary School's ranking?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is ranked #6707 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary School?
268 students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of O. B. Whaley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. B. Whaley Elementary School?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O. B. Whaley Elementary School offer ?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is O. B. Whaley Elementary School part of?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is O. B. Whaley Elementary School located?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is located in the Whaley neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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