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Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School

1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#262 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School's ranking?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School often compared to?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. P. Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School?
616 students attend Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School offer ?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School part of?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School located?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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