William G. Paden Elementary School
Tel:
(510)748-4014
- William G. Paden Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 50-54% (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 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
William G. Paden Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- William G. Paden Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William G. Paden Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William G. Paden Elementary School is 0.77, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1759 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 33% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 23% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William G. Paden Elementary School is Alameda Community Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alameda Community Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 134 students
0.3 miles
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4017 0.3 K-5 134 - Alameda Alameda Community Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 374 students
0.3 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)995-4300 0.3 6-12 374 - Alameda Encinal Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 1343 students
0.3 miles
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4023 0.3 6-12 1343 - Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 511 students
0.4 miles
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4017 0.4 6-8 511 - Alameda Nea Community Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 528 students
0.4 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4008 0.4 K-12 528
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