William G. Paden Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alameda, California 94501 · Alameda Unified
#1817 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#24235 of 50,301 nationally
About William G. Paden Elementary
William G. Paden Elementary is a public elementary located in Alameda, in the Alameda Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 372 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1817th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 372.
There are 17 schools in Alameda; William G. Paden Elementary ranks 9th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.3
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 William G. Paden Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William G. Paden Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Alameda · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,280 students · 511 m away
The Academy of Alameda
Alameda · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
638 students · 661 m away
Alameda Community Learning Center
Alameda · Charter high · Grades 6–12
362 students · 937 m away
Nea Community Learning Center
Alameda · Charter other · Grades K–12
479 students · 937 m away
Maya Lin
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 1.1 km away
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students · 1.3 km away
Alameda Unified Special Education
Alameda · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Franklin Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students · 2.0 km away
Will C. Wood Middle
Alameda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students · 2.2 km away
Love Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 2.9 km away
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Yerba Buena Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is William G. Paden Elementary a good school?
William G. Paden Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1817 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 William G. Paden Elementary rank in California?
William G. Paden Elementary ranks #1817 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #24235 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William G. Paden Elementary?
William G. Paden Elementary had 372 students in 2025.
Is William G. Paden Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
William G. Paden Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William G. Paden Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William G. Paden Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.