Tom Kitayama Elementary School
Tel:
(510)475-3982
- Tom Kitayama Elementary School serves 811 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Tom Kitayama Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Tom Kitayama Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Tom Kitayama Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Tom Kitayama Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tom Kitayama Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2614 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Haven Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tom Kitayama Elementary School is James Logan High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cesar Chavez Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Union City Cesar Chavez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,252 student
0.8 miles
2801 Hop Ranch Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510)471-1700 0.8 6-8 1,252 - Hayward Hillview Crest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.2 miles
31410 Wheelon Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510)471-5720 1.2 K-5 540 - Union City Searles Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 673 students
1.3 miles
33629 15th St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510)471-2772 1.3 K-5 673 - Union City James Logan High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,735 students
1.4 miles
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510)471-2520 1.4 9-12 3,735 - Hayward Alternative Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
1.5 miles
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510)471-5126 1.5 9-12 11
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