Oak Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Oak Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, California, serving 508 students in grades K-6 and part of the Oak Grove Elementary School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top quarter of California elementary schools over the past several years, with a current 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Ridge Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 54.55% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 46.05% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 52.99% of students were proficient or better, compared to 41.52% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also above the district and state averages. However, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female and Asian students performing particularly well compared to their peers statewide.

While Oak Ridge Elementary has maintained a strong academic track record, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.4% in 2017-2018 to 23.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages. Addressing this issue and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students should be a focus for the school and district. Compared to nearby schools in the Oak Grove Elementary District, Oak Ridge Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, but some schools, such as Indigo and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary, have shown strong performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5920 Bufkin Dr.
       San Jose, CA  95123-4308


(408) 578-5900

District: Oak Grove Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1473rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,586 Help


Students who attend Oak Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
High:    Santa Teresa High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.3%
Asian:
26.6%
White:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Ridge Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Oak Grove Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Oak Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.3%), Asian (26.6%), White (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary is 23, which is the 3rd best among 14 elementary schools in the Oak Grove Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Ridge Elementary is $11,586, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Oak Grove Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge Elementary 1473rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Oak Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Oak Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Grove Elementary 689th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.80 1043rd 4809 78.3%
2005 79.05 965th 4822 80.0%
2006 70.95 1292nd 4818 73.2%
2007 61.89 1727th 5113 66.2%
2008 68.05 1492nd 5113 70.8%
2009 61.49 1848th 5193 64.4%
2010 66.00 1673rd 5314 68.5%
2011 57.06 2193rd 5377 59.2%
2012 64.63 1808th 5390 66.5%
2013 61.95 2002nd 5530 63.8%
2015 57.52 2049th 5611 63.5%
2016 66.82 1675th 5614 70.2%
2017 70.53 1539th 5692 73.0%
2018 73.56 1420th 5662 74.9%
2019 62.82 1929th 5789 66.7%
2022 70.14 1600th 5883 72.8%
2023 66.93 1711th 5874 70.9%
2024 72.49 1473rd 5862 74.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 573rd 3246 82.3%
2019 68.76 569th 3275 82.6%
2023 55.05 978th 3250 69.9%
2024 27.85 2697th 3160 14.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.40 1009th 2420 58.3%
2024 27.40 1973rd 2634 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 1777th 5084 65.0%
2019 51.87 2275th 5173 56.0%
2022 40.31 2983rd 5264 43.3%
2023 50.72 2320th 5374 56.8%
2024 55.29 2045th 5511 62.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.29 1399th 5413 74.2%
2019 65.87 1700th 5492 69.0%
2022 70.65 1496th 5635 73.5%
2023 70.02 1489th 5617 73.5%
2024 77.44 1199th 5605 78.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.83 547th 2128 74.3%
2019 51.33 944th 2585 63.5%
2022 39.89 1086th 2227 51.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.42 1383rd 5431 74.5%
2019 59.31 1986th 5510 64.0%
2022 67.83 1615th 5663 71.5%
2023 61.84 1864th 5650 67.0%
2024 62.80 1854th 5636 67.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 730th 1071 31.8%
2019 56.72 622nd 1149 45.9%
2022 65.96 479th 1154 58.5%
2023 56.59 653rd 1190 45.1%
2024 57.59 644th 1203 46.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 1636th 4830 66.1%
2019 48.55 2385th 4963 51.9%
2022 60.60 1610th 5084 68.3%
2023 57.65 1791st 5098 64.9%
2024 52.99 2066th 5102 59.5%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.48 1186th 2737 56.7%
2019 40.27 1846th 2834 34.9%
2022 41.20 1699th 2726 37.7%
2023 42.86 1639th 2662 38.4%
2024 39.57 1714th 2647 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Oak Ridge Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Oak Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 535 27 57 95 9 n/a n/a 0 723
1989 449 33 62 86 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 428 39 63 94 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 418 33 58 92 11 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 453 40 60 81 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1993 422 25 38 91 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 429 34 45 98 4 n/a n/a 0 610
1995 401 25 58 116 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1996 401 25 58 116 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1997 377 30 68 128 4 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 402 28 57 137 6 n/a n/a 0 630
1999 362 30 64 121 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 324 28 69 128 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 294 24 61 122 1 n/a n/a 18 520
2002 238 25 74 119 3 n/a n/a 37 496
2003 238 25 74 119 3 n/a n/a 37 496
2004 244 31 92 148 5 n/a n/a 47 567
2005 231 33 95 150 4 n/a n/a 44 557
2006 219 29 115 177 3 n/a n/a 43 586
2007 200 29 124 192 3 n/a n/a 42 590
2008 199 29 119 215 4 n/a n/a 0 566
2009 205 34 109 214 5 2 26 0 595
2010 213 41 111 199 4 3 25 0 596
2011 199 29 102 204 1 5 17 0 557
2012 183 28 90 196 1 4 23 0 525
2013 182 29 85 185 1 3 20 0 505
2014 179 26 87 184 1 3 26 0 506
2015 182 19 93 205 0 2 33 0 534
2016 164 15 96 198 0 2 37 0 512
2017 141 14 83 212 0 2 39 0 491
2018 134 14 94 189 0 0 43 0 474
2019 138 18 115 231 0 0 49 0 551
2020 130 16 129 224 1 0 47 0 547
2021 116 13 129 221 3 0 43 0 525
2022 97 15 121 200 4 2 37 0 476
2023 93 16 123 230 4 4 37 1 508
2024 95 13 135 215 3 3 44 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 25.0 28.9 n/a
1989 630 23.0 27.3 n/a
1990 624 24.0 26.0 n/a
1991 612 23.0 26.6 n/a
1992 635 23.4 27.1 17.2
1993 576 22.0 26.2 16
1994 610 23.0 26.5 16.9
1995 604 23.0 26.3 15.2
1996 604 23.0 26.3 15.2
1997 607 24.0 25.3 17.3
1998 630 27.0 23.3 15.1
1999 579 26.0 22.3 12.1
2000 550 25.0 22.0 16
2001 520 24.2 21.5 17.7
2002 496 23.0 21.6 21.8
2003 496 23.0 21.6 21.8
2004 567 27.0 21.0 28.8
2005 557 27.0 20.6 32.6
2006 586 28.0 20.9 33.3
2007 590 28.4 20.8 32.1
2008 566 29.0 19.5 33.6
2009 595 28.0 20.5 32.6
2010 596 28.0 21.2 32.6
2011 557 n/a n/a 32.1
2012 525 23.0 22.8 n/a
2013 505 20.5 24.6 32.1
2014 506 20.0 25.3 27.1
2015 534 22.0 24.2 28.5
2016 512 22.0 23.2 30.1
2017 491 21.0 23.3 29.5
2018 474 20.0 23.7 31.6
2019 551 24.0 22.9 33.2
2020 547 n/a n/a 30.3
2021 525 23.0 22.8 17.7
2022 476 22.0 21.6 18.7
2023 508 22.0 23.0 28
2024 508 22.0 23.0 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 25.0 28.9 n/a
1989 630 23.0 27.3 n/a
1990 624 24.0 26.0 n/a
1991 612 23.0 26.6 n/a
1992 635 23.4 27.1 17.2
1993 576 22.0 26.2 16
1994 610 23.0 26.5 16.9
1995 604 23.0 26.3 15.2
1996 604 23.0 26.3 15.2
1997 607 24.0 25.3 17.3
1998 630 27.0 23.3 15.1
1999 579 26.0 22.3 12.1
2000 550 25.0 22.0 16
2001 520 24.2 21.5 17.7
2002 496 23.0 21.6 21.8
2003 496 23.0 21.6 21.8
2004 567 27.0 21.0 28.8
2005 557 27.0 20.6 32.6
2006 586 28.0 20.9 33.3
2007 590 28.4 20.8 32.1
2008 566 29.0 19.5 33.6
2009 595 28.0 20.5 32.6
2010 596 28.0 21.2 32.6
2011 557 n/a n/a 32.1
2012 525 23.0 22.8 n/a
2013 505 20.5 24.6 32.1
2014 506 20.0 25.3 27.1
2015 534 22.0 24.2 28.5
2016 512 22.0 23.2 30.1
2017 491 21.0 23.3 29.5
2018 474 20.0 23.7 31.6
2019 551 24.0 22.9 33.2
2020 547 n/a n/a 30.3
2021 525 23.0 22.8 17.7
2022 476 22.0 21.6 18.7
2023 508 22.0 23.0 28
2024 508 22.0 23.0 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Oak Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201397.0%2.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%
202195.5%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%96.6%
202297.5%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Ridge Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,586

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1929th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1711th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Ridge Elementary)68.852.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Grove Elementary)48.143.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)70.757.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary)53.448.5
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Ridge Elementary)58.356.3
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Grove Elementary)50.145.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)54.255.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary)49.347.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Ridge Elementary)42.355.2
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Grove Elementary)52.647.6
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)36.743.7
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary)41.436.4
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Oak Ridge Elementary)31.343.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oak Grove Elementary)35.433.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Ridge Elementary)54.441.2
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Grove Elementary)56.648.2
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)46.931.4
 15.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary)44.736.6
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551508
 7.8%
African American1816
 11.1%
American Indian04
Asian115123
 7%
Hispanic231230
 0.4%
Pacific Islander04
White13893
 32.6%
Two or More Races4937
 24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.2%28%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Ridge Elementary

Oak Ridge Elementary ranks 1473rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Oak Ridge Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 19% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Oak Ridge Elementary.

Students who attend Oak Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
High : Santa Teresa High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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