C−
Gardner Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
502 Illinois Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 · (408) 535-6225 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
385
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Gardner Elementary
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 11.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
502 Illinois Ave., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten99
Grade 154
Grade 251
Grade 368
Grade 456
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
344’20
324’21
389’22
397’23
385’24
Up 11.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%White 5%Two or more races 3%Black 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.