Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6, O. B. Whaley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. B. Whaley Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O. B. Whaley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. B. Whaley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7102 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. B. Whaley Elementary School's ranking?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is ranked #7102 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary School?
295 students attend O. B. Whaley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of O. B. Whaley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O. B. Whaley Elementary School?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O. B. Whaley Elementary School offer ?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is O. B. Whaley Elementary School part of?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is O. B. Whaley Elementary School located?
O. B. Whaley Elementary School is located in the Whaley neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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