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Ben Painter Elementary

Alum Rock Union Elementary · Santa Clara County · 500 Rough and Ready Road, San Jose, CA 95133-2068

(408) 928-8400

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5/10
#3149
Rank 3149 out of 5,722
Top 55%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3590 · 37th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2823 · 51st percentile
Science5/10 · #3033 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ben Painter Elementary sits in the heart of San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood, a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a solid option for families in the area who value a close-to-home school with a familiar, community feel. Alum Rock itself is a working-class neighborhood with easy access to Alum Rock Park and the broader East Side — a good fit for families who want their kids growing up connected to the community around them.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
54 (40%)
Hispanic
54 (40%)
Filipino
21 (15%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (55%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged92 (68%)
Students with Disabilities24 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

362
Enrollment
19.4
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1850 · 69th percentile

146 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found