- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G. W. Hellyer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437001645
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. W. Hellyer Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #60 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
G. W. Hellyer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. W. Hellyer Elementary ranks #60 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
G. W. Hellyer Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061437001645 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 22.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
G. W. Hellyer Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
G. W. Hellyer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- This school
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
387 students
What this shows G. W. Hellyer Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. W. Hellyer Elementary compares
G. W. Hellyer Elementary 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% 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
31.5%
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
$21,212
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
Asian 22.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
White 0.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, G. W. Hellyer Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G. W. Hellyer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. W. Hellyer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about G. W. Hellyer Elementary
How many students attend G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G. W. Hellyer Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
50.0% of students at G. W. Hellyer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G. W. Hellyer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G. W. Hellyer Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, G. W. Hellyer Elementary ranks #60 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 Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides G. W. Hellyer Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.