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Sakamoto Elementary School

6280 Shadelands Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sakamoto Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • 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

Sakamoto 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
Sakamoto Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sakamoto Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sakamoto Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
#1354 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sakamoto Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sakamoto 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.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sakamoto 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.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sakamoto 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sakamoto Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
28%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sakamoto Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sakamoto Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sakamoto Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sakamoto Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sakamoto Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sakamoto 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 Sakamoto Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Sakamoto 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
19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sakamoto 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sakamoto 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 Sakamoto Elementary School's ranking?
Sakamoto Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sakamoto Elementary School often compared to?
Sakamoto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost (Earl) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sakamoto Elementary School?
525 students attend Sakamoto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Sakamoto Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sakamoto Elementary School?
Sakamoto Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sakamoto Elementary School offer ?
Sakamoto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sakamoto Elementary School part of?
Sakamoto Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sakamoto Elementary School located?
Sakamoto Elementary School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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