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22 schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary

California · 7,251 students · 1 city

22 public K-12 schools sit under Alum Rock Union Elementary in California, serving roughly 7,251 students (17 elementary and 5 middle).

4-year change in Alum Rock Union Elementary

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,251
-951 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Alum Rock Union Elementary ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
23.4%#489 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
7,251#202 of 587#1,307 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
22#86 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.4:1#103 of 587#8,214 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
77.2%#183 of 587#1,393 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
33.4%#414 of 530#4,533 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Alum Rock Union Elementary

State test results across the district's 15 scored schools run from Millard McCollam Elementary at 42.6% proficient to Joseph George Middle at 13.6%, a gap of 29.0 points. That is the 223rd widest gap among 458 California districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 22 district schools that reported both years went from 9,198 to 7,251 students (down 21%) and from 420 to 374 full-time teachers (down 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Alum Rock Union Elementary

Alum Rock Union Elementary is a thinly populated public-school district in California. The district runs 22 schools and enrolls approximately 7,251 students.

For a sense of the school types, Alum Rock Union Elementary comprises 17 elementary and 5 middle.

On a per-school basis, Alum Rock Union Elementary runs about 330 students per school, 43% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 578.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Alum Rock Union Elementary has contracted 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 8,202 students to 7,251.

On allk12, the community for Alum Rock Union Elementary discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Alum Rock Union Elementary operates 22 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 7,251 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Alum Rock Union Elementary includes 17 elementary schools and 5 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Adelante Dual Language Academy is the largest public school in Alum Rock Union Elementary by enrollment, with approximately 505 students.
What grade levels does Alum Rock Union Elementary serve?
Alum Rock Union Elementary serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 22 schools.