Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary

547 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School, located in the West San Jose neighborhood, is a highly regarded public school within the Cupertino Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus and dedicated teaching staff. It fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to ensure a supportive and enriching learning environment.

The school is frequently recognized for its high academic standards and diverse student population. Beyond core academics, Dilworth Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. With a variety of extracurricular opportunities and active parent involvement through its PTA, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

547

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	434
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
434 (79.3%)
Two or More
48 (8.8%)
White
37 (6.8%)
Hispanic
23 (4.2%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)253-2850
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 99

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 116