Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School

I am not sure why people, when asked for a school review, write about how the families around the area live nearby are like sardines. I am not sure how it matters to this content. This school is nice, there are really dedicated teachers who care about the children. My kids go here and they love it. Teachers are very friendly, answer emails when you have questions, stop by to talk to you when you have questions, provide you feedback when needed.
—Submitted by a parent

I agree with the parent below me. This school loves kids that can learn on their own and does not require much attention. There are many of these kinds of children attending this school and about 30% of these students get private tutoring. The teachers/staff love this kind of students. Why? This makes their job so much easier on them. If you have kid(s) that are the ideal type, then this school is for them. This school is more like 95% Asian. My neighbor had moved their grandchildren to Devargas several years back where there is way more diversity, but low API. You cannot have it all, so take your pick of diversity with low API or no diversity and high API.
—Submitted by a parent

I gave it a try few years back and it didn't work for my kid. If your kid is independent and doesn't require attention then this school will workout.
—Submitted by a parent

This school along with Collins, Regnart, Lincoln, & Garden Gate is pretty much the same. I wouldn't say one is better than the other. As many parents already know California is still very much behind other states. I know the state of California set the standard of what to be taught at each grade level, but it is so slow. Kids are like sponges and my child is bore to death.
—Submitted by a parent

There are no apartments in this area, but there are huge townhouses and condo complex close to the school available for purchase or rent. Families living in tight spaces like sardines packed in a can. There are at least 40% of households here with 3 generations under one roof. I think the test scores are misleading cuz only a few teachers here are good and caring. I wish we move back to India. Student

The school ground is clean. Some students go to Kumon (waste of money) and other afterschool tutoring programs. It is approx. 90%asians.
—Submitted by a parent

When you are on this campus you feel like you are somewhere in Asia. Majority of parents/guardians/grandparent(s) speak their native language to their kid(s). At least 85% of the parents of these students are from foreign countries. I suspected many parents arrived in the United States on work visas, especially the Indians. You can clearly see mostly european american home owners are selling their houses (retirement age) due to the asians making their property value so ridiculously high. This school has no diversity and way too many snobbish kids thinking they are from affluent families which is laughable. Most families are double income and many families have to live with grandparents. I am afraid that the students in this school will lack human skills.
—Submitted by a parent

I don't think there is anything wrong with Combo classes. Please Dilworth keep the combo classes going. There is nothing wrong with having kids outside of our homeschool area coming into our neighborhood for school. Rancho Rinconada area of Cupertino do have many rentals just like Nimitz, and a few other Cupertino Schools, but that does not mean they are dumb kids either. I welcome all the Rancho Rinconada area of Cupertino smart kids into DIlworth only. The price of housing have nothing to do with student's intelligence. Ha ha I guess a parent below me just kick him or herself in the mouth. All the people I grew up with were lower middle income with hard working parents. Now, they are very sucessful and they do not brag either.
—Submitted by a parent

Historically, Dilworth Elementary has been a good school choice for parents seeking high academic standards. Leadership and teacher quality have been good. My concern is for the future of this school. At the beginning of 2013, the district is opening up the school enrollment to students whose home school is not Dilworth. These students are predominantly coming from the Rancho Rinconada area of Cupertino. For those not familiar, this area has high apartment student population and home prices are much lower than our area. My impetus to purchase a house in the Dilworth area was for the exclusivity and high academics which we pay for heavily with each mortgage payment and biyearly tax payment. Dilworth has already implemented "combined" classes to maximize student enrollment. Quite controversial as to whether this is even legal on grounds of "equality of education", it can only be surmized that with the influx of Rancho Rinconada students added from Sedgwick Elementary, more and more students will have to suffer the "combined" class. We parents, should stand against the tactics being employed by the district/school. Save Dilworth for local students and no to Combo classes!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been at this school for a year now - I moved from a private school and am very very happy - the teachers are very experienced and involved . My daughter loves school and I find the method of teaching leaves concepts well grounded ! Excellent School!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Dilworth is a very good school. My son has been with the school for few year and so far are very happy with the teachers and classmates.
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awesome. And free!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Dilworth is a great school with very resposible and well rounded teachers and staff. This is a very friendly school - the staff go the extra step to take care of our kids, the teachers are easy to get a hold of and schedule time with. Overall, we are very happy with out daughter's schooling for last 5 years. This year, we were very happy with our son's very full and rounded kindergarten experience.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a very friendly school with great teachers and staffs. The principal is very personable and hands on. Due to her leadership, test scores have risen for the school. There is a lot of parent involvement. Great school for my chidlren!
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Dilworth is a great school.
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Very nice school. Good teachers and Principle. My son is going there for last 3 years and we are extemely happy.
—Submitted by a parent

This is the best school my kids been so far. Dilworth has excellent academic and Extracurricular involvement for kids. Techers take individual interest in kids and maintain excellent communication with the parents.
—Submitted by Parag Kulkarni, a parent