Needs Improvement
#9291 of 9,539 schools in CA
O. B. Whaley Elementary
Elementary School · Evergreen Elementary
2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA 95121
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher
28.4:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher
28.4:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,291 of 9,539
In San Jose
#213 of 223
public schools
In district
#16 of 16
Evergreen Elementary
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O. B. Whaley Elementary
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About O. B. Whaley Elementary
O. B. Whaley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Evergreen Elementary.
O. B. Whaley Elementary serves approximately 256 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
O. B. Whaley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,291 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for O. B. Whaley Elementary show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
O. B. Whaley Elementary runs 28.4:1 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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O. B. Whaley Elementary — Students at O. B. Whaley Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
49.6%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.7/10.
How O. B. Whaley Elementary Compares
See how O. B. Whaley Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA 95121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O. B. Whaley Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOST HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCHOLARS ACADEMY (rated 5.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY BAPTIST SCHOOL San Jose | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Windmill Springs Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| George V. LeyVa Intermediate San Jose | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Stonegate Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose | 0.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Alpha: Blanca Alvarado San Jose | 0.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MOST HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| William C. Overfelt High San Jose | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Most Holy Trinity School San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Apollo High San Jose | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Sofos Preparatory Academy San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Donald J. Meyer Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| Renaissance Academy San Jose | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Silver Creek High San Jose | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| SCHOLARS ACADEMY San Jose | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Bridges Academy San Jose | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,700
Median Home Value
$1,024,700
Median Rent
$2,912/mo
Population
35,722
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
43.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O. B. Whaley Elementary
What grades does O. B. Whaley Elementary serve?
O. B. Whaley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary?
O. B. Whaley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. B. Whaley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O. B. Whaley Elementary is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O. B. Whaley Elementary rank in CA?
O. B. Whaley Elementary ranks #9,291 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is O. B. Whaley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
O. B. Whaley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 O. B. Whaley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O. B. Whaley Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is O. B. Whaley Elementary a charter school?
No, O. B. Whaley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O. B. Whaley Elementary a Title I school?
No, O. B. Whaley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O. B. Whaley Elementary?
49.6% of students at O. B. Whaley 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
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 49.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (408) 270-6759
Resources & Links
District
Evergreen Elementary- District Enrollment
- 8,779
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,110
- District Rank
- #16 of 16
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