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Oster Elementary

1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, 95124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 148 of 6840 in California

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About Oster Elementary

Oster Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, a big city. It serves grades K–5. There are 627 students at the school, and the average number of students per teacher is 24, which is the same as the district average. There are 26 full-time equivalent teachers at Oster Elementary who help kids learn and grow in all areas of their lives. There are about the same number of boys and girls in the class, and 10% of the students come from families with low incomes. The school is a great example of a diverse community, and it has a lot of programs to help students learn and get involved. For instance, it has enrichment programs that are supported by the district and brings in students from specialized programs like the county Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. Recent state tests show that 81% of students are good at reading and 81% are good at math. The amount of money spent on each student is normal for the district, which helps pay for extra activities and lessons.

Oster Elementary Contact Information

Address

1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, 95124

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Phone

(408) 266-8121

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 81%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 81% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
627
Total Students
$114741
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 148 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oster 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 8:05 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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 23.6%
Asian 49.12%
Hispanic 18.02%
Black 1.12%
Two+ Races 8.13%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.6%
Asian
49.12%
Hispanic
18.02%
Black
1.12%
Two+ Races
8.13%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 627
49.44%
310 Female
50.56%
317 Male

Student Population

627 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As the school gets ready for winter break, Oster Elementary in San Jose, California, is spreading holiday cheer! The community is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There is no school from December 22 to January 2. The school's mission to help students become caring, responsible, and lifelong learners shows that it is dedicated to making the school a safe and supportive place.

Oster Elementary is proud of its diverse community and high level of parental involvement. It offers a variety of programs to help students grow and develop. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at the school is fully integrated into the classrooms, which encourages diversity and inclusion.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Students learn to be responsible and polite when they know what is expected of them and get regular praise.

Q2. What does The School do to help parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with families through meetings, updates, and activities that everyone can take part in.

Q3. What makes The School a good place to be?

Ans. A friendly school environment makes students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn every day.

Q4. What kind of teaching does The School use?

Ans. The school uses interesting lessons that make students think critically and take part in them every day.

Q5. What does the school do to make students feel like they belong?

Ans. Every student feels valued and supported when classrooms are welcoming and respectful.

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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