Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
San Jose, CA · Cupertino Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
50th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
1101 Strayer Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850NCES ID 061029001129Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary 50th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2015 to 99th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 288 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 602 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 91.3% | 81.2% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 8.3% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 6.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $2.67M in zip 95129 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 Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
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What school district is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary in?
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is part of the Cupertino Union district in San Jose, California.
Is Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary 50th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
Asian 81%, Two or more races 8%, White 6%, Hispanic 4% (602 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95129 is $2.67M 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.