Very Good
#2005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Central Park Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara, CA
A Santa Clara Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2720 Sonoma Pl., Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Math 56% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Park Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Park 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,694/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clara), 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
$185,632
Median home value
$1,623,600
Median rent
$3,054/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Justin Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Children's World Bilingual MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| St. JustinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| C. W. Haman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
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.
Santa Clara Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #16 of 28
- District spending per student
- $27,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Park Elementary is listed in Santa Clara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Park Elementary
Central Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Park Elementary
What grades does Central Park Elementary serve?
Central Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Central Park Elementary?
Central Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Park Elementary rank in CA?
Central Park Elementary ranks #2,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Central Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Central Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Park Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Central Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Park Elementary?
19.6% of students at Central Park 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
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (408) 423-4400
- Area population (ZIP 95051)
- 61,345
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 95051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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