SAKAMOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sakamoto Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Oak Grove Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 558 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Sakamoto Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sakamoto Elementary School is a public school located in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as part of the Oak Grove School District and is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting a strong sense of community, often utilizing its spacious campus to host various extracurricular activities and school-wide events that encourage parental involvement and student collaboration.

Academically, Sakamoto Elementary is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school benefits from its location in a residential neighborhood, which helps cultivate a close-knit feel among families and staff. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the development of character traits like responsibility and respect, Sakamoto strives to create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Sakamoto Elementary at (408) 227-3411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6280 Shadelands Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123-4645
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SAKAMOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Jose, CA with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
22.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 558 students

Hispanic/Latino
31.9%
White
30.8%
Asian
22.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Black or African American
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.