Adelante Dual Language Academy

(408)928-1900

491 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Adelante Dual Language Academy, located in the Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose, is a specialized K-8 public school committed to biliteracy and biculturalism. The school operates on a dual-immersion model, where students receive instruction in both English and Spanish throughout their academic career. The program is designed to ensure that students not only achieve high levels of academic proficiency in core subjects but also attain native-like fluency in both languages by the time they graduate.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Adelante emphasizes a global perspective and cultural appreciation, aiming to prepare students for the demands of a diverse, interconnected world. The school fosters a supportive community environment that encourages students to embrace both their heritage and the benefits of bilingualism. By integrating rigorous academics with language acquisition, Adelante Dual Language Academy serves as a model for promoting equity and cognitive development, equipping its students with a distinct competitive advantage for high school and future professional opportunities.

491

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adelante Dual Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	469
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	5

Hispanic
469 (95.5 %)
White
7 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-1900
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 51