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Empire Gardens Elementary

San Jose Unified · Santa Clara County · 1060 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112-1715

(408) 535-6221

1/10
#5556
Rank 5556 out of 5,722
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5668 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5578 · 3rd percentile
Science2/10 · #4789 · 14th percentile

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School Overview

Empire Gardens Elementary sits in the heart of San Jose's historic Eastside, a vibrant, working-class neighborhood with deep community roots and a strong Latino cultural presence. The school serves a population that faces real academic challenges, and families choosing it will want to be active partners in their child's learning journey — connecting with teachers, seeking enrichment outside the classroom, and tapping into the broader San Jose community for resources. For families already rooted in this neighborhood, it's a local school with a tight-knit feel, and San Jose itself offers plenty — from Kelley Park to the farmers markets and cultural events that make the Eastside a genuinely lively place to grow up.

Student Demographics

100 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
85 (85%)
Asian
6 (6%)
White
4 (4%)
African American
3 (3%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (80%)
Students with Disabilities24 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

214
Enrollment
11.6
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
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 Programs10/10 · #440 · 93rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found