Silver Oak Elementary School

5000 Farnsworth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Silver Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Silver Oak Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Oak Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#167 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Silver Oak Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Silver Oak Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Silver Oak Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
71%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Silver Oak Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Oak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Oak Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silver Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, James Franklin Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Silver Oak Elementary School?
550 students attend Silver Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Silver Oak Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Oak Elementary School?
Silver Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Silver Oak Elementary School offer ?
Silver Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Oak Elementary School part of?
Silver Oak Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Silver Oak Elementary School located?
Silver Oak Elementary School is located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Evergreen.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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