- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Hill, CA
Gregory Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gregory Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637002956
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory Gardens Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.1:1
- large classes for California
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory Gardens Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Gardens Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637002956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Gregory Gardens Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 062637002956 · Pleasant Hill, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 34.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Gregory Gardens Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gregory Gardens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school 409
Gregory Gardens Elementary
409 students
What this shows Gregory Gardens Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gregory Gardens Elementary compares
Gregory Gardens Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
34.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$15,273
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
White 24.9%
Asian 20.3%
Two or More 15.9%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Gregory Gardens Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gregory Gardens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory Gardens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasant Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valhalla Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Strandwood Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Fair Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mdusd Preschools
Standard public school
40 students
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Gregory Gardens Elementary?
Gregory Gardens Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Gardens Elementary is 34.1:1, which is 59% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory Gardens Elementary?
32.4% of students at Gregory Gardens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gregory Gardens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory Gardens Elementary?
Gregory Gardens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Gregory Gardens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Gardens Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Gregory Gardens Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.