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Rachel Carson Elementary

San Jose Unified · Santa Clara County · 4245 Meg Drive, San Jose, CA 95136-1959

(408) 535-6287

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4/10
#3756
Rank 3756 out of 5,722
Top 66%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3941 · 31st percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3606 · 37th percentile
Science4/10 · #3606 · 36th percentile

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School Overview

Rachel Carson Elementary sits in the Blossom Valley area of South San Jose, a family-friendly pocket of the city known for its quieter streets, parks, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity compared to the busier corridors to the north. The school serves a diverse community and is part of San Jose Unified, a large district with a wide range of schools across the city. Families drawn here tend to appreciate the close-knit feel of the surrounding neighborhood, and those looking for a school with room to grow academically may want to explore enrichment options both inside and outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

82 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
36 (44%)
White
16 (20%)
Asian
11 (13%)
Multiple Races
8 (10%)
African American
6 (7%)
Filipino
5 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged40 (49%)
Students with Disabilities23 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

199
Enrollment
12.1
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.3
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 Programs9/10 · #1068 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found