Almaden Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95118 · San Jose Unified
#3798 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#41680 of 50,301 nationally
About Almaden Elementary
Almaden Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the San Jose Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 305 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3798th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 305.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Almaden Elementary ranks 170th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Almaden Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Almaden Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pioneer High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students · 550 m away
John Muir Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students · 1.0 km away
Branham High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students · 1.3 km away
Reed Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 1.6 km away
Dartmouth Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students · 1.7 km away
Lietz Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 1.8 km away
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students · 2.0 km away
Sartorette Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 2.5 km away
Allen at Steinbeck
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 2.5 km away
Terrell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students · 2.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Almaden Elementary a good school?
Almaden Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3798 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Almaden Elementary rank in California?
Almaden Elementary ranks #3798 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #41680 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Almaden Elementary?
Almaden Elementary had 305 students in 2025.
Is Almaden Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Almaden Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Almaden Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Almaden Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.