Silver Oak Elementary

550 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Silver Oak Elementary School, located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Evergreen School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It typically serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff, structured curriculum, and commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Farnsworth community, often functioning as a central hub for neighborhood families. Beyond its core academic programs in math, science, and literacy, Silver Oak emphasizes social-emotional learning and character development. Parents often praise the school for its active parent-teacher association (PTA) and the variety of extracurricular opportunities provided, which help create a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

550

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	37
Black	3
Asian	393
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
393 (71.5 %)
White
81 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.7 %)
Two or More
34 (6.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen Elementary
Phone:	(408)223-4515
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 89