Lyndale Elementary

275 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lyndale Elementary School, located in the Berryessa area of San Jose, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Berryessa Union School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the integration of technology to prepare young students for middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location in a quiet residential neighborhood, which often contributes to a close-knit feel among families and staff. Lyndale places a strong emphasis on parent and community involvement, encouraging collaboration to enrich the educational experience. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to create a balanced environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.

275

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyndale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	231
Black	1
Asian	30
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
231 (84.0%)
Asian
30 (10.9%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)
White
1 (0.4%)
Black
1 (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:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 68

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 38