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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOS GATOS UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 062283003489

Blossom Hill Elementary

16400 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032 · (408) 335-2100 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL530 STUDENTS
Enrollment
530
Elementary
DISTRICT 440 · STATE 465
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
37 students
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 65%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
130
Grade 1
71
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
96
Grade 5
89
Student demographics
White
23645%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
469%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 56%
Black
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
18335%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 12%
Two+
6212%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
27752%
Female
25348%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
79.1%
CA avg 47.1% . -0.9pp since 2014
Math
83.6%
CA avg 35.6% . +6.6pp since 2014
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
81.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
75.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+6.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
530
-75 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 25.1:1
% White
45%
was 60%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
35%
was 26%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Blossom Hill Elementary

Blossom Hill Elementary operates as a moderately sized elementary school in Los Gatos, California, operated by Los Gatos Union Elementary. Current enrollment sits at 530 students spanning grades K through 5.

Within Los Gatos Union Elementary, which oversees 5 schools and 2,775 students, Blossom Hill Elementary is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Blossom Hill Elementary records that the most-represented group is White (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school reports 35% Asian, 12% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 30% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 24.1:1. The state averages around 22.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 7% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Santa Clara County (around 37%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Blossom Hill Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 75.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 81.5%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Santa Clara County) logs that median household income runs about $164,281, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Santa Clara County runs 412 public schools (combined enrollment of about 230,059 students), of which Blossom Hill Elementary is one.

Raymond J. Fisher Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Blossom Hill Elementary. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Blossom Hill Elementary at 2nd of 9; the average score across the group is 74.3%.

Blossom Hill Elementary operates from a residential location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 12%: 605 students in 2018 compared to 530 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 60% to 45% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 25.1:1 in 2018 to 24.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, members of the Blossom Hill Elementary community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Santa Clara County at a glance

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Population
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students

Quick facts

School name
Blossom Hill Elementary
District
Los Gatos Union Elementary
Address
16400 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone
(408) 335-2100
County
Santa Clara County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
530
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
37 (7%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
062283003489
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Los Gatos Union Elementary
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Frequently asked questions

About Blossom Hill Elementary
How large is Blossom Hill Elementary?
Blossom Hill Elementary enrolls approximately 530 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Blossom Hill Elementary serve?
Blossom Hill Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Blossom Hill Elementary?
Approximately 24.1:1 students per teacher at Blossom Hill Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Blossom Hill Elementary?
Student demographics at Blossom Hill Elementary are roughly 45% White, 9% Hispanic, 0% Black, 35% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Blossom Hill Elementary public or private?
Blossom Hill Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Los Gatos Union Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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