Very Good
#2660 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
William G. Paden Elementary
Elementary School · Alameda Unified · Alameda, CA
An Alameda Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
444 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
- Math 55% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William G. Paden Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William G. Paden Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alameda), 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
$119,500
Median home value
$1,213,100
Median rent
$2,362/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of AlamedaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Nea Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Maya LinEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Ruby Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
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.
Alameda Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
William G. Paden Elementary is listed in Alameda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William G. Paden Elementary
William G. Paden Elementary is a public elementary school in Alameda, CA, part of Alameda Unified, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,660 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William G. Paden Elementary
What grades does William G. Paden Elementary serve?
William G. Paden Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William G. Paden Elementary?
William G. Paden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Paden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William G. Paden 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 William G. Paden Elementary rank in CA?
William G. Paden Elementary ranks #2,660 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William G. Paden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William G. Paden 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 William G. Paden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William G. Paden Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William G. Paden Elementary a charter school?
No, William G. Paden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William G. Paden Elementary a Title I school?
No, William G. Paden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William G. Paden Elementary?
46.7% of students at William G. Paden 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4014
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 94501; 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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