- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Federal NCES profile for Aptitud Community Academy at Goss, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231000106Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #84 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss ranks #84 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060231000106 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
386 enr · 19.3:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- This school
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- Joseph George
Joseph George Middle
384 students
What this shows Aptitud Community Academy at Goss reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aptitud Community Academy at Goss compares
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aptitud Community Academy at Goss Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph George Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aptitud Community Academy at Goss's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
How many students attend Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
The student-teacher ratio at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
74.4% of students at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
The largest demographic group at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aptitud Community Academy at Goss rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss ranks #84 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Aptitud Community Academy at Goss, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.