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#2827 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Noddin Elementary

Elementary School · Union Elementary · San Jose, CA

An Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1755 Gilda Way, San Jose, CA 95124

  • Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$16,087
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Noddin Elementary score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Noddin 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$188,433

Median home value

$1,596,700

Median rent

$2,936/mo

College educated

60.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mulberry SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–80.4 mi72Compare →
Stratford Belgatos ParkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.4 mi38Compare →
Challenger - HarwoodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.7 mi119Compare →
Challenger School-harwoodPrivate · tuition6.9PK–40.7 mi96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Union Elementary

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Noddin Elementary is listed in Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Noddin Elementary

Noddin Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Union Elementary, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,827 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Noddin Elementary

What grades does Noddin Elementary serve?

Noddin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Noddin Elementary?

Noddin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Noddin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Noddin Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Noddin Elementary rank in CA?

Noddin Elementary ranks #2,827 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Noddin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Noddin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Noddin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Noddin Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Noddin Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Noddin Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

11.3% of students at Noddin 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
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 95124)
51,991
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 95124; 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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