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Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary

1101 Strayer Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 50 of 7047 in California

Top schools in San Jose
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary

1101 Strayer Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 50 of 7047 in California

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About Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 80% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
602
Total Students
$119828
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.15%
Asian 81.23%
Hispanic 3.65%
Black 0.33%
Two+ Races 8.31%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
6.15%
Asian
81.23%
Hispanic
3.65%
Black
0.33%
Two+ Races
8.31%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 602
49.67%
299 Female
50.17%
302 Male

Student Population

602 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary Contact Information

Address

1101 Strayer Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

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Phone

(408) 253-2850

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TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary in San Jose, California, is getting a lot of attention for its focus on helping students grow and getting involved in the community! The school has been praised for its work in creating a safe space where students can do well in school and in their personal lives. Dilworth Elementary offers a lot of programs to help students grow and develop, with a strong focus on STEM education and the arts.

The goal of the school is to help students succeed in the future by giving them personalized and difficult learning opportunities. Dilworth Elementary wants to make the school a positive and welcoming place where students can learn with confidence and become responsible citizens of the world. The school has won many prestigious awards for its hard work National Blue Ribbon School award and the California Distinguished School award.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to deal with diversity?

Ans. The School promotes cultural diversity by holding events and activities that are open to everyone.

Q2. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. The school offers counseling, special programs, and other help for students who are learning English or who have learning differences.

Q3. How does the school involve families?

Ans. Parents stay involved in school life by talking to their kids often, going to family events, and volunteering.

Q4. What sets The School apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and solving problems, which helps students connect what they learn in class to what they do in the real world.

Q5. Do you have arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in music, performance, and visual arts activities all year long.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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