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Cherrywood Elementary

2550 Greengate Dr., San Jose, CA, 95132

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 593 of 6783 in California

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About Cherrywood Elementary

Cherrywood Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, California. It is in a big city and serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 524 students and about 23 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is a little better than the district average. Cherrywood Elementary has a lot of different academic programs and enrichment activities. The main focus is on teaching the basics of reading, math, and science, but there are also programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school also helps students who are learning English and those who have different learning needs, which makes for a well-rounded education. There are both male and female students, and about 25% of the students come from low-income families. U.S. News says that about 67% of students are good at math and 62% are good at English language arts (ELA). This shows that they do well in school. Cherrywood Elementary is known for its supportive learning environment, involvement in the community, and focus on helping students grow. These things help students succeed and give them chances to grow even more.

Cherrywood Elementary Contact Information

Address

2550 Greengate Dr., San Jose, CA, 95132

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Phone

(408) 923-1915

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 62% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
524
Total Students
$122047
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 593 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.1%
Asian 70.04%
Hispanic 18.51%
Black 1.15%
Two+ Races 7.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.1%
Asian
70.04%
Hispanic
18.51%
Black
1.15%
Two+ Races
7.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 524
50.57%
265 Female
49.43%
259 Male

Student Population

524 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cherrywood Elementary in San Jose, California, has been good for the community, and many parents have praised its dedicated staff and great programs. Families from all over the district have been drawn to Cherrywood Elementary's Mandarin Dual Immersion Program. The school has also offered a number of extracurricular activities, such as chess club, tennis, and cooking classes, which have helped students grow and learn. The district is doing everything it can to help students and staff during the transition so that their education isn't too affected.

FAQ

Q1. What values about education does the school follow?

Ans. The school values creativity, teamwork, and academic responsibility. This helps students become curious learners who like to learn new things.

Q2. How does the school help students become more independent?

Ans. Students are encouraged to take charge of their learning by setting goals, solving problems, and doing their classroom duties.

Q3. How are lessons in the classroom set up?

Ans. Lessons are meant to be fun and interactive so that students can learn while building strong basic skills.

Q4. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. Families can stay up to date on their child's education and be involved by going to meetings, getting regular updates, and taking part in school activities.

Q5. What kind of school culture does Q5 want to promote?

Ans. A culture that is respectful and welcoming to everyone is encouraged. This helps students feel supported, motivated, and sure of themselves as they learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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