Enrollment
800
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilroy, CA
Las Animas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Animas 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 061518001914
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Animas Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Animas Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Animas Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Animas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Animas Elementary
Las Animas Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Gilroy, California, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 800 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #494.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gilroy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Luigi Aprea Elementary (722 students): Las Animas Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 24.9:1).
Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students) and Gilroy High (1,618 students) alongside Las Animas 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 Las Animas Elementary compares
Las Animas 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$14,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
Two or More 13.0%
White 12.8%
Asian 12.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Las Animas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilroy Unified, which includes Las Animas Elementary.
$14,495
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 Las Animas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Animas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilroy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Rod Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Standard public school
587 students 30.9:1 students per teacher
El Roble Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rucker Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Glen View Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 25.4:1 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 (~800 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Las Animas Elementary
How many students attend Las Animas Elementary?
Las Animas Elementary has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilroy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Animas Elementary?
31.3% of students at Las Animas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Animas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Animas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Animas Elementary?
Las Animas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Las Animas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Animas Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy on the city page.
Is Las Animas Elementary a good school?
Las Animas Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Gilroy Unified?
Besides Las Animas Elementary, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and South Valley Middle (784 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.
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