- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cupertino, CA
Garden Gate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garden Gate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001134
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden Gate Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden Gate Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Gate Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Garden Gate Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061029001134 · Cupertino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 21.4:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Garden Gate Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garden Gate Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school
Garden Gate Elementary
471 students
What this shows Garden Gate Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden Gate Elementary compares
Garden Gate 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Garden Gate Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden Gate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden Gate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Cupertino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
William Faria Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
L. P. Collins Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
C. B. Eaton Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 25.4:1 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden Gate Elementary
How many students attend Garden Gate Elementary?
Garden Gate Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Gate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Gate Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Garden Gate Elementary?
6.6% of students at Garden Gate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden Gate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garden Gate Elementary is Asian at 83.4% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden Gate Elementary?
Garden Gate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Garden Gate Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Gate Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, 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 Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Garden Gate Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.