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Empire Gardens Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1060 East Empire St., San Jose, CA 95112 · (408) 535-6221 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
214
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Empire Gardens Elementary
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1060 East Empire St., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten37
Grade 137
Grade 233
Grade 342
Grade 432
Grade 533
Enrollment over time
263’20
223’21
232’22
226’23
214’24
Down 18.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 86%Asian 6%White 5%Two or more races 2%Black 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.