Canoas Elementary School

About Canoas Elementary School

Canoas Elementary School is a public school located in San Jose, California. It is part of the San Jose Unified School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. The school has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
At Canoas Elementary School, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students. We focus on providing a high-quality education that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. Our curriculum is designed to help students reach their full potential and to prepare them for success in their future endeavors. We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and programs that allow students to explore their interests and develop their talents.
At Canoas Elementary School, we value the importance of family involvement. We encourage parents to be actively involved in their children’s education and to be a part of the school community. We also offer a variety of events and activities throughout the year that parents and family members can participate in.
Canoas Elementary School is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of our students. We strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can reach their full potential.

Address:	880 Wren Dr. San Jose, CA 95125
Phone:	(408) 535-6391
Site:	canoas.sjusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	244 students

Overview Canoas Elementary School

Canoas Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Canoas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Canoas Elementary School

Canoas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Canoas Elementary School is 0.44, 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.