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Canoas Elementary

Elementary School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA

A San Jose Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

880 Wren Dr., San Jose, CA 95125

  • Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$17,909
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Canoas Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canoas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,210/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,422

Median home value

$1,646,000

Median rent

$2,394/mo

College educated

56.2%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spectrum Center-san JosePrivate · tuition7.8private3–120.3 mi43Compare →
One World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi14Compare →
Schallenberger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.7 mi500Compare →
One World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–60.9 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Jose Unified

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#21 of 41
District spending per student
$17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canoas Elementary is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canoas Elementary

Canoas Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,153 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canoas Elementary

What grades does Canoas Elementary serve?

Canoas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Canoas Elementary?

Canoas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canoas Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Canoas Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canoas Elementary rank in CA?

Canoas Elementary ranks #5,153 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Canoas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Canoas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Canoas Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canoas Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canoas Elementary a charter school?

No, Canoas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canoas Elementary a Title I school?

No, Canoas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canoas Elementary?

65.5% of students at Canoas Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
Area population (ZIP 95125)
53,934
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95125; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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