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#6806 of 9,539 schools in CA

San Jose Elementary

Elementary School · Pomona Unified · Pomona, CA

A Pomona Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

2015 Cadillac Dr., Pomona, CA 91767

  • Math 18% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$20,301
Chronic Absenteeism44.4%

Students at San Jose Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Jose 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,489/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pomona), 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

$80,201

Median home value

$585,100

Median rent

$1,749/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
La Verne Science and Technology CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–60.3 mi332Compare →
School of Extended Educational OptionsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.5 mi1,118Compare →
Barfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–60.8 mi282Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–60.8 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pomona Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#31 of 36
District spending per student
$20,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Jose Elementary is listed in Pomona Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Jose Elementary

San Jose Elementary is a public elementary school in Pomona, CA, part of Pomona Unified, serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,806 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Jose Elementary

What grades does San Jose Elementary serve?

San Jose Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend San Jose Elementary?

San Jose Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Jose Elementary rank in CA?

San Jose Elementary ranks #6,806 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Jose Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

San Jose Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 San Jose Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jose Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Jose Elementary a charter school?

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

Is San Jose Elementary a Title I school?

No, San Jose Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

89.3% of students at San Jose 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 – 8th
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.4%
Area population (ZIP 91767)
50,308
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
36.2
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 91767; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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