Gardner Elementary School

Gardner Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
502 Illinois Ave,  San Jose, CA
San Jose Unified School District
3.8
324 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daisy Rojas
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
88.2%
White
4.1%
Black
2.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/23/2025
My son attended kinder at Gardner and struggled a lot. He was given an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for Special Needs one month before end of school year. I had been asking for help all year, to get help, for an assessment testing to be done on him. He is a bright child and gifted but the educati...
4.0 parent
9/27/2024
My daughter completed K-5 and my son 3-5. The principal in the early years moved along(happy days when that happened). Ms P came in and totally made the school better. She treated everyone equally and we loved and miss Gardner.
5.0 parent
3/28/2023
All three of my children have attended the bilingual immersion program at this school and they have had a great experience. This school is not perfect but it’s the kind of school and community that I want my children to be a part of. The staff are caring and kind and so is the principle. They are ap...
5.0 parent
8/15/2018
Our experience at this school has been very good overall the teachers are welcoming and respond well to parent input and assistance

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Gardner Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Jose, CA and is served by the San Jose Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 324 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Gardner Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,998,595. Discover additional schools in the area, like Abraham Lincoln High, Middle College High School, Del Mar High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gardner Elementary School.

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