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Simonds Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
6515 Grapevine Way, San Jose, CA 95120 · (408) 535-6251 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
480
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
9%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Simonds Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency66%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 48.6%
Location
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6515 Grapevine Way, San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten100
Grade 163
Grade 272
Grade 380
Grade 483
Grade 582
Enrollment over time
573’20
515’21
488’22
494’23
480’24
Down 16.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 38%White 30%Two or more races 17%Hispanic 14%Black 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.