Taylor (Bertha) Elementary

taylor.ogsd.net

497 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bertha Taylor Elementary School is a public school located in the Blossom Valley neighborhood of San Jose, California, and is part of the Oak Grove School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong foundational academics while integrating programs that encourage social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared both academically and personally for the transition to middle school.

The campus is recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere, often supported by an active parent-teacher organization that sponsors enrichment activities and school events. With a focus on preparing 21st-century learners, Taylor Elementary prioritizes small-group instruction and the use of educational technology to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Located in a quiet residential area, the school remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to maintaining high standards of student achievement and promoting a safe, collaborative culture.

497

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	168
Black	7
Asian	174
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

Asian
174 (35.3%)
Hispanic
168 (34.1%)
White
87 (17.6%)
Two or More
56 (11.4%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oak Grove Elementary
Phone:	(408)226-0462
Website:	http://taylor.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 84

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 69