Very Good
#2956 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Ledesma (rita) Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Grove Elementary
1001 Schoolhouse Rd., San Jose, CA 95138
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher
25.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher
25.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,956 of 9,539
In San Jose
#87 of 223
public schools
In district
#5 of 18
Oak Grove Elementary
Equity
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Ledesma (rita) Elementary
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About Ledesma (rita) Elementary
Ledesma (rita) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Oak Grove Elementary. Ledesma (rita) Elementary serves approximately 452 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ledesma (rita) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,956 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ledesma (rita) Elementary show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 5.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Ledesma (rita) Elementary runs 25.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Ledesma (rita) Elementary — Students at Ledesma (rita) Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Ledesma (rita) Elementary Compares
See how Ledesma (rita) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1001 Schoolhouse Rd., San Jose, CA 95138
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ledesma (rita) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Silver Oak Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Santa Teresa Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Baldwin (Julia) Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Paseos Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Joud Alkhalij American School San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| Martin Murphy Middle San Jose | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| CENTRO ARMONIA SCHOOL San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary San Jose | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - SAN JOSE San Jose | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Stratford School San Jose San Jose | 1.8 mi | — |
| Bernal Intermediate San Jose | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Santa Teresa Elementary San Jose | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS AT SAN JOSE San Jose | 2.0 mi | — |
| Silver Oak Elementary San Jose | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Edenvale Elementary San Jose | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Taylor (Bertha) Elementary San Jose | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary San Jose | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Peach Blossom School San Jose | 2.8 mi | — |
| Charter School of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Stipe (Samuel) Elementary San Jose | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Jose | 3.0 mi | 6.4 |
| KINSHIP ACADEMY San Jose | 3.1 mi | — |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate San Jose | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95138 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$194,300
Median Home Value
$1,355,000
Median Rent
$2,728/mo
Population
19,513
College Educated
53.4%
Homeownership
82.2%
Avg Commute
32.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
38.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ledesma (rita) Elementary
What grades does Ledesma (rita) Elementary serve?
Ledesma (rita) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ledesma (rita) Elementary?
Ledesma (rita) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ledesma (rita) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ledesma (rita) Elementary is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ledesma (rita) Elementary rank in CA?
Ledesma (rita) Elementary ranks #2,956 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ledesma (rita) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ledesma (rita) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ledesma (rita) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ledesma (rita) Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ledesma (rita) Elementary a charter school?
No, Ledesma (rita) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ledesma (rita) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ledesma (rita) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ledesma (rita) Elementary?
35.6% of students at Ledesma (rita) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (408) 224-2191
Resources & Links
District
Oak Grove Elementary- District Enrollment
- 8,714
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,311
- District Rank
- #5 of 18
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