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O. B. Whaley Elementary

2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA, 95121

Ranked 4322 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.

O. B. Whaley Elementary

2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA, 95121

About O. B. Whaley Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 28% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
256
Total Students
$125571
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.78%
Asian 34.38%
Hispanic 59.38%
Black 1.95%
Two+ Races 2.73%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
0.78%
Asian
34.38%
Hispanic
59.38%
Black
1.95%
Two+ Races
2.73%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 256
48.44%
124 Female
51.56%
132 Male

Student Population

256 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

O. B. Whaley Elementary Contact Information

Address

2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA, 95121

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Phone

(408) 270-6759

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Website

eesd.org

TOP 4322 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at O. B. Whaley 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: 8:30 AM to 2:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

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Latest News

As the school gets ready for winter break, O.B. Whaley Elementary in San Jose, California, is spreading holiday cheer! The community is wishing everyone a Happy Holidays, and there is no school from December 22 to January 2. The school is also taking part in the Evergreen School District's 33rd Annual Virtual Second Harvest Food Drive, which aims to help families in the area who are in need. This project shows how much the school cares about getting involved in the community and helping those who are less fortunate. O.B. Whaley Elementary is encouraging its students and staff to be kind and generous as the holidays get closer.

FAQ

Q1. 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.

Q2. 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.

Q3. 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.

Q4. What programs does the School have to help kids learn?

Ans. The school has many programs, like arts, technology, physical education, and group projects, that help all students become more creative, think critically, and solve problems.

Q5. How does the School get families to take part in school events?

Ans. Families can go to cultural nights, workshops, volunteer events, and parent-teacher conferences. This helps make sure that home and school work together to help the students do well.

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
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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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