Is Central Park Elementary a good school?

Central Park Elementary ranks 1239 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Park Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Central Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Central Park Elementary?

Students at Central Park Elementary are 49% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 18% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Central Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Central Park Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Juan Cabrillo Middle High : Santa Clara High

Central Park Elementary

Summary:

Central Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, California, serving 430 students in grades K-5 and part of the Santa Clara Unified School District.

Central Park Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools, with strong academic performance across grade levels and subject areas. The school's English Language Learner and low socioeconomic status students have particularly excelled, ranking in the top 10-15% of California schools in those categories. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.0% to 16.9% in recent years, which may impact its overall performance if not addressed. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 15.28% to 27.44%, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Park Elementary generally outperforms the Santa Clara Unified District average, but lags behind exceptional schools like Millikin Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary in the neighboring Cupertino Union School District. Central Park's chronic absenteeism rate is also higher than nearby schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve student attendance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-4806

(408) 423-4400

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1239^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,820

Students who attend Central Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Juan Cabrillo Middle
High:	Santa Clara High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

49.3%

Hispanic:

21.6%

White:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Park Elementary ranks better than 78.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (49.3%), Hispanic (21.6%), White (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary is 22.5. 15 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central Park Elementary employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Park Elementary is $9,820. 11 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Park Elementary 1239^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Central Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

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White students:

Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.76	865^th	5789	85.1%
2022	85.32	930^th	5883	84.2%
2023	75.49	1355^th	5874	76.9%
2024	78.00	1239^th	5862	78.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.14	557^th	3275	83.0%
2022	79.33	304^th	3311	90.8%
2023	75.21	371^st	3250	88.6%
2024	44.62	1502^nd	3160	52.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	80.46	690^th	5173	86.7%
2023	51.48	2268^th	5374	57.8%
2024	46.87	2608^th	5511	52.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.71	1469^th	5413	72.9%
2019	87.00	720^th	5492	86.9%
2022	84.14	907^th	5635	83.9%
2023	70.82	1463^rd	5617	74.0%
2024	70.59	1463^rd	5605	73.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.33	963^rd	5431	82.3%
2019	80.75	1034^th	5510	81.2%
2022	83.93	921^st	5663	83.7%
2023	77.16	1215^th	5650	78.5%
2024	83.34	949^th	5636	83.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.93	728^th	1071	32.0%
2019	48.10	729^th	1149	36.6%
2022	52.96	691^st	1154	40.1%
2023	40.67	838^th	1190	29.6%
2024	53.07	717^th	1203	40.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	54.98	1901^st	5084	62.6%
2023	39.71	2931^st	5098	42.5%
2024	48.92	2340^th	5102	54.1%

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Rank History for White students at Central Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.85	834^th	2737	69.5%
2019	64.93	1028^th	2834	63.7%
2022	79.62	467^th	2726	82.9%
2023	59.64	1128^th	2662	57.6%
2024	53.04	1327^th	2647	49.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	57	3	111	34	1	1	32	239
2018	72	5	156	51	0	1	40	325
2019	90	6	181	71	1	0	50	399
2020	101	3	204	82	1	0	54	445
2021	93	5	221	75	1	0	50	445
2022	79	3	193	81	2	1	45	404
2023	76	11	212	93	1	1	36	430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	239	4.5	53.1	10.5
2018	325	5.5	59.0	17.8
2019	399	8.8	45.3	13.5
2020	445	n/a	n/a	12.6
2021	445	18.1	24.5	15.3
2022	404	18.2	22.1	15.3
2023	430	19.1	22.5	27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	239	4.5	53.1	10.5
2018	325	5.5	59.0	17.8
2019	399	8.8	45.3	13.5
2020	445	n/a	n/a	12.6
2021	445	18.1	24.5	15.3
2022	404	18.2	22.1	15.3
2023	430	19.1	22.5	27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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