Excellent
#1227 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
Elementary School · Cupertino Union · San Jose, CA
A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Strayer Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
- Math 90% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson S. Dilworth 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$182,662
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,746/mo
College educated
71%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Murdock-portal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| D. J. Sedgwick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 542 | 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.
Cupertino Union
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #15 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
What grades does Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary serve?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson S. Dilworth 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 Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary rank in CA?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary ranks #1,227 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary a charter school?
No, Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
13.5% of students at Nelson S. Dilworth 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
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (408) 253-2850
- Area population (ZIP 95129)
- 40,896
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 95129; 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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