SELMA OLINDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Selma Olinder Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 398 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Selma Olinder Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Selma Olinder Elementary School, located in the heart of the San Jose Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the Five Wounds/Brookwood Terrace neighborhood. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education with a strong emphasis on core academic standards, inclusivity, and community engagement. The school is known for its efforts to support students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, striving to create an environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding San Jose community. Selma Olinder often prioritizes programs that promote literacy, STEM, and a positive school climate, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Its location on East William Street places it at the center of a vibrant, urban neighborhood, where the school serves as a vital hub for neighborhood children and their families.

For more information, contact Selma Olinder Elementary at (408) 535-6245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.