Oak Ridge Elementary School

5920 Bufkin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2148 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
25%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is ranked #2148 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School, Frost (Earl) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School?
476 students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Oak Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Oak Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Ridge Elementary School part of?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Ridge Elementary School located?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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