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Almaden Elementary School

1295 DENTWOOD DR SAN JOSE CA 95118

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1270 of 6783 in California

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About Almaden Elementary School

Almaden Elementary School, which is part of the San José Unified School District, takes care of kids from kindergarten all the way up to 5th grade. Around 520 to 560 students attend the school, and with roughly 22 students per teacher, they really focus on keeping classes structured and consistent. Looking at the state's numbers, the school's reading scores are pretty good, with about 65-70% of kids doing well. For math, it's roughly 60-65% who are proficient. Almaden Elementary is ranked 345th out of 1,782 elementary schools in California, which puts it in the top 25% for the state. 

The students are pretty evenly split, about half guys and half girls, which is a nice balance. Almaden Elementary really focuses on making sure kids learn their basics, but they also care a lot about how they grow as people. Homes nearby usually go for about $1.4 million to $2.2 million, so lots of families can stay in the community for a long time. Almaden Elementary is a really good choice in San Jose if you're looking for a dependable and nurturing school. They have strong academics, and families are very involved, which makes for a great elementary school experience. This school is the best school in San Jose, California.

Almaden Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1295 DENTWOOD DR SAN JOSE CA 95118

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Phone

(408) 535-6207

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
295
Total Students
$98016
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1270 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Almaden Elementary School

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 — 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: 8:00 AM - 3:30 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 9.8%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic 74.9%
Black 3.1%
Two+ Races 3.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.8%
Asian
8.8%
Hispanic
74.9%
Black
3.1%
Two+ Races
3.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 295
53.9%
159 Female
46.1%
136 Male

Student Population

295 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

288 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

  • Almaden Elementary continues to focus on its "Schools of Tomorrow" implementation, a district-wide initiative aimed at modernizing instructional practices and classroom environments.
  • The school’s proximity to the Almaden Library allows for a unique partnership in digital skills and fiber arts workshops, with several "one-on-one tech help" sessions for students and families scheduled throughout the month.

FAQ

Q1. Why is Almaden Elementary School one of the top schools in California?

Ans. Almaden Elementary School is ranked 345 out of 1,782 elementary schools in California, placing it in the top 25% statewide based on academic performance.


Q2. Does Almaden Elementary School also offer support for gifted or advanced students?

Ans. Gifted or advanced learning opportunities are not clearly detailed online; parents can contact the school in this regard.


Q3. Does Almaden Elementary School provide student transportation?

Ans. Transportation options are also not specified online. So, parents can contact the administration directly.


Q4. Are lunch or meal programs available at Almaden Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Almaden Elementary School participates in district meal programs, and lunches are provided.


?Q5. How does Almaden Elementary School communicate with parents?

Ans. The school uses district communication tools and parent-teacher conferences for them to communicate with each other.

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

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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