BISHOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bishop Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sunnyvale school district, located in Sunnyvale, CA with about 490 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 23 teachers, Bishop Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Bishop Elementary School, located at 450 N. Sunnyvale Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Sunnyvale School District. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, the school functions as a community-centered campus dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and technological literacy. It serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the surrounding Sunnyvale neighborhood, and emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum.

Academically, Bishop Elementary focuses on providing a balanced education that integrates core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics with enrichment programs. The school is known for utilizing the district’s "inquiry-based" learning models, which encourage students to think critically and solve real-world problems. Furthermore, the school benefits from the active involvement of parents and the local community, which supports various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to enhance the overall student experience and prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Bishop Elementary at (408) 522-8229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.