Noddin Elementary

noddin.unionsd.org/

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Noddin Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving as part of the Union School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." With a focus on fostering a strong sense of community, Noddin integrates rigorous core curriculum with a variety of enrichment programs, ensuring that students are well-prepared for middle school while developing social-emotional skills and collaborative abilities.

The school benefits from a highly active and dedicated parent-teacher community, which significantly enhances the campus experience through numerous volunteer-led programs and fundraising efforts. Noddin’s facilities and culture are designed to support diverse learning styles, often utilizing technology and hands-on projects to keep students engaged. By maintaining close ties with the Union School District, Noddin Elementary continues to be a focal point for local families, providing a stable, high-achieving academic foundation within the larger San Jose community.

500

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Noddin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	95
Black	5
Asian	231
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
231 (46.2%)
White
127 (25.4%)
Hispanic
95 (19.0%)
Two or More
37 (7.4%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)356-2126
Website:	http://noddin.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 107

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 87