William G. Paden Elementary
Alameda, CA · Alameda Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,754th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
444 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014Official website ↗NCES ID 060177000003Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks William G. Paden Elementary 1,754th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2015 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 377 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 29.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 37.9% | 25.7% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 19.4% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 16.2% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| Black | 18.1% | 8.2% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.17M in zip 94501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than William G. Paden Elementary
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What school district is William G. Paden Elementary in?
William G. Paden Elementary is part of the Alameda Unified district in Alameda, California.
Is William G. Paden Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William G. Paden Elementary 1,754th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William G. Paden Elementary?
White 29%, Asian 26%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 16% (377 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William G. Paden Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94501 is $1.17M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.