At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
372
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
46%-19.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
William G. Paden Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Alameda, California. The school enrolls 372 students. It is part of the Alameda Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAlameda Unified
County6001
CityAlameda
ZIP94501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060177000003
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment372
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American27.2%
Asian6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races17.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.5%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
27.2%
Asian
6.1%
Two+
17.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.