Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Cassell 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sylvia Cassell Elementary serves the west part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Foster a community of lifelong learners through shared involvement.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Sylvia Cassell 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 Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#8330 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is ranked #8330 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sylvia Cassell Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School, Pearl Zanker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
282 students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offer ?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School part of?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School located?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is located in the Cassell and Foxdale neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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