Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leroy Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leroy Anderson Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leroy Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leroy Anderson Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leroy Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Leroy Anderson Elementary School is ranked #6742 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leroy Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Leroy Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Charter Ii, Lynhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leroy Anderson Elementary School?
341 students attend Leroy Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leroy Anderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leroy Anderson Elementary School?
Leroy Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Leroy Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Leroy Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leroy Anderson Elementary School part of?
Leroy Anderson Elementary School is part of Moreland School District.
In what neighborhood is Leroy Anderson Elementary School located?
Leroy Anderson Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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