- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
George Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004711784
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Kelly Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Kelly Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Kelly Elementary ranks #13 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004711784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
George Kelly Elementary held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060004711784 · Tracy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 23.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
George Kelly Elementary held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Kelly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill F. Wes
Merrill F. West High
1,920 students
- Tracy High
Tracy High
1,739 students
- John C. Kimbal
John C. Kimball High
1,587 students
- This school
George Kelly Elementary
929 students
- South/West Par
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- Art Freiler
Art Freiler
772 students
What this shows George Kelly Elementary reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Kelly Elementary compares
George Kelly 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 15.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, George Kelly Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Kelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art Freiler | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Kelly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 26.8:1 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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Kelly Elementary
How many students attend George Kelly Elementary?
George Kelly Elementary has 929 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Kelly Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Kelly Elementary?
34.8% of students at George Kelly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Kelly Elementary is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Kelly Elementary?
George Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 George Kelly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, George Kelly Elementary ranks #13 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Besides George Kelly Elementary, Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students), Tracy High (1,739 students), and John C. Kimball High (1,587 students). See the Tracy Joint Unified district page for the complete list.