Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Windmill Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Windmill Springs Elementary serves the eastern part of San Jose, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windmill Springs Elementary School's student population of 598 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Windmill Springs is a safe community where everyone explores, imagines, and grows to become compassionate, extraordinary leaders.
School Rankings
Windmill Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windmill Springs Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#4655 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
72%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windmill Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Windmill Springs Elementary School is ranked #4655 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Windmill Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Windmill Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Windmill Springs Elementary School?
598 students attend Windmill Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Windmill Springs Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windmill Springs Elementary School?
Windmill Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Windmill Springs Elementary School offer ?
Windmill Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Windmill Springs Elementary School part of?
Windmill Springs Elementary School is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Windmill Springs Elementary School located?
Windmill Springs Elementary School is located in the Windmill Springs neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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