Gardner Elementary School

About Gardner Elementary School

Gardner Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Los Angeles. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Gardner Elementary School offers a comprehensive academic program that includes all core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school provides a wide range of enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology. Gardner Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including robotics, chess, and academic competitions.
Gardner Elementary School is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who strive to ensure that students are provided with the best educational opportunities possible. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement and regularly hosts family events, field trips, and other activities to promote a strong sense of community.

Address:	502 Illinois Ave. San Jose, CA 95125
Phone:	(408) 535-6225
Site:	gardner.sjusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	344 students

Overview Gardner Elementary School

Gardner Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gardner 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 10-14% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gardner Elementary School

Gardner 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 Gardner Elementary School is 0.24, 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.