Enrollment
481
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilroy, CA
Eliot Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eliot Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061518001910
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eliot Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eliot Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eliot Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eliot Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eliot Elementary
Eliot Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gilroy, California, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,862, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gilroy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Las Animas Elementary (800 students): Eliot Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 25.8:1).
Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students) and Gilroy High (1,618 students) alongside Eliot Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eliot Elementary compares
Eliot Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$14,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.2%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Eliot Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilroy Unified, which includes Eliot Elementary.
$14,495
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.7%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eliot Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eliot Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilroy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Animas Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Rod Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Standard public school
587 students 30.9:1 students per teacher
El Roble Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rucker Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eliot Elementary
How many students attend Eliot Elementary?
Eliot Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilroy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eliot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eliot Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eliot Elementary?
75.0% of students at Eliot Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eliot Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eliot Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eliot Elementary?
Eliot Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eliot Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Eliot Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy on the city page.
Is Eliot Elementary a good school?
Eliot Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Eliot Elementary, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.
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