Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is a public elementary school located in San Jose, founded in 1965 and named after a California senator of the same name. Ever since its inception it has been providing quality, top education for its students and has even been honored for its contributions. In 2014 the school received a National Blue Ribbon award from the Department of Education, a distinguished award given to recognize top schools across the country.
The school designs its curriculum with the whole child in mind, addressing each child's unique emotional and physical needs at all developmental stages. This approach works, as Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary currently ranks as one of the top schools in the area with students consistently achieving higher than national scores in English and math while many students perform above their current grade level.
Classroom sizes are close to the state average with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. Faculty at Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary are highly experienced, with 94% having more than three years of experience and 100% of them being certified.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1101 Strayer Dr,
San Jose, CA
Cupertino Union School District
School Details
Head of School
Peter Fong
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
87%
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Math Proficiency
88%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
72.6%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
45.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.3%
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Female
49.7%
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Asian
78.8%
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White
6.8%
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Hispanic
4.2%
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Two or more races
2.6%
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Filipino
<1%
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Black
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/20/2024
This rating and review is based on multiple years in this school. A comparison to other schools in neighborhood school districts.Where does it shine well:a) It is a relatively safe school, in terms of general safety of the childrenb) Most of the neighborhood families engage actively and enable the k...
10/5/2022
I am an ex-student of this school. In all my years here, I had made many memories and new friends. Although I very much enjoyed my time here, I do have some critiques for this school.1. The school has clearly deteriorated:The campus of the school is bleak and old. The buildings are old and the schoo...
6/13/2022
I’m not sure where to begin:) It has been a worst experience of schooling! There is no leadership, no teacher-parent communication and no sense of community at the this neighborhood school! I feel I failed as a parent to provide a healthy, happy and educational environment for my child! Nine out of...
6/9/2016
my daughter did her 4 grade at the Dilword school. we arrived from France this year, she did not know a word of English. The school team was great, she was able in a short time to integrate and completely follow the normal curriculum. Today she speaks English very well, better than these parents of...
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Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Cupertino Union School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 547 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,212,736. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cupertino High School, Lynbrook High School, Prospect High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School.