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Ernesto Galarza Elementary

San Jose Unified · Santa Clara County · 1610 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-1821

(408) 535-6671 · www.sjusd.k12.ca.us

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#5328
Rank 5328 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5322 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5227 · 9th percentile
Science2/10 · #4928 · 12th percentile

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School Overview

Ernesto Galarza Elementary sits in the Willow Glen-adjacent stretch of San Jose, a family-filled part of the city where bungalows and tree-lined streets give the neighborhood a quieter, more grounded feel than much of the Bay Area bustle. Academics here are a real challenge, and families looking for a school where their kids will be pushed — particularly in math and science — will find a staff that takes that seriously. It's a good fit for parents who want an urban San Jose address without sacrificing a tight-knit school community.

Student Demographics

140 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
114 (81%)
White
9 (6%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Asian
5 (4%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners71 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged120 (86%)
Students with Disabilities19 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

322
Enrollment
14.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
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 · #443 · 93rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found