- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
George C. Payne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George C. Payne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062577003856
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George C. Payne Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #54 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George C. Payne Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Payne Elementary ranks #54 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
George C. Payne Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062577003856 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 19.9:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Easterbrook Discovery (952 students)
George C. Payne Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George C. Payne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easterbrook Di
Easterbrook Discovery
952 students
- Moreland Middl
Moreland Middle
707 students
- Latimer
Latimer
491 students
- Country Lane E
Country Lane Elementary
444 students
- This school
George C. Payne Elementary
417 students
- Gussie M. Bake
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
400 students
What this shows George C. Payne Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How George C. Payne Elementary compares
George C. Payne 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Asian 23.3%
White 20.4%
Two or More 17.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, George C. Payne Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Moreland reports $17,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George C. Payne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterbrook Discovery | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George C. Payne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about George C. Payne Elementary
How many students attend George C. Payne Elementary?
George C. Payne Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George C. Payne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George C. Payne Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 George C. Payne Elementary?
27.0% of students at George C. Payne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George C. Payne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George C. Payne Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George C. Payne Elementary?
George C. Payne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 George C. Payne Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Payne Elementary ranks #54 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 Moreland?
Besides George C. Payne Elementary, Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students), Moreland Middle (707 students), and Latimer (491 students). See the Moreland district page for the complete list.