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William G. Paden Elementary School

444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
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Tel: (510) 748-4014
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William G. Paden Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William G. Paden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

School Overview

William G. Paden Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of William G. Paden Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
27%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
29%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
18%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.78
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Alameda Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William G. Paden Elementary School's ranking?

William G. Paden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend William G. Paden Elementary School?

394 students attend William G. Paden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

29% of William G. Paden Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William G. Paden Elementary School?

William G. Paden Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does William G. Paden Elementary School offer ?

William G. Paden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is William G. Paden Elementary School part of?

William G. Paden Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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