Enrollment
400
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gussie M. Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062577003857
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gussie M. Baker Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #39 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gussie M. Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gussie M. Baker Elementary ranks #39 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gussie M. Baker Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gussie M. Baker Elementary
Gussie M. Baker Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the California average.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 874 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Gussie M. Baker Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 22.1:1).
Moreland also operates Easterbrook Discovery (952 students) and Moreland Middle (707 students) alongside Gussie M. Baker Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gussie M. Baker Elementary compares
Gussie M. Baker Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 17.3%
Two or More 16.8%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Gussie M. Baker Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moreland, which includes Gussie M. Baker Elementary.
$16,346
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gussie M. Baker 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George C. Payne Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gussie M. Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gussie M. Baker Elementary
How many students attend Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
Gussie M. Baker Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gussie M. Baker Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
15.0% of students at Gussie M. Baker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gussie M. Baker Elementary is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
Gussie M. Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gussie M. Baker Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Gussie M. Baker Elementary ranks #39 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.
Is Gussie M. Baker Elementary a good school?
Gussie M. Baker Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moreland?
Besides Gussie M. Baker 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.
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