Gardner Elementary

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gardner Elementary School, located in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, is a public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San José Unified School District. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to provide a well-rounded education that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

The school benefits from its location in a historic neighborhood, often acting as a local hub for families in the 95125 area. Gardner Elementary typically focuses on inclusive practices and character development, working to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the district, it utilizes a variety of academic resources and community-based programs to support diverse student needs and promote a positive school culture.

389

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	343
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
343 (88.2 %)
White
16 (4.1 %)
Black
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6225
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 85

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61