- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilroy, CA
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luigi Aprea 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 061518001908
👥 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
Luigi Aprea Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Luigi Aprea Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luigi Aprea Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Luigi Aprea Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061518001908 · Gilroy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 24.9:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Luigi Aprea Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Luigi Aprea Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- This school
Luigi Aprea Elementary
722 students
What this shows Luigi Aprea Elementary reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luigi Aprea Elementary compares
Luigi Aprea 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$15,969
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 19.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 11.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Luigi Aprea Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luigi Aprea 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 |
| Las Animas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Luigi Aprea Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilroy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Animas Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 25.8:1 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
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luigi Aprea Elementary
How many students attend Luigi Aprea Elementary?
Luigi Aprea Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luigi Aprea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luigi Aprea Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luigi Aprea Elementary?
27.9% of students at Luigi Aprea Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luigi Aprea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luigi Aprea Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luigi Aprea Elementary?
Luigi Aprea 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 Luigi Aprea Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Luigi Aprea 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.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Luigi Aprea Elementary, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.