Enrollment
697
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilroy, CA
Rod Kelley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rod Kelley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061518009140
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rod Kelley Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rod Kelley Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rod Kelley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518009140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rod Kelley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rod Kelley Elementary
Rod Kelley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gilroy, California, enrolling 697 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 697 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 1,404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #557.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gilroy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Las Animas Elementary (800 students): Rod Kelley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 25.8:1).
Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students) and Gilroy High (1,618 students) alongside Rod Kelley 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 Rod Kelley Elementary compares
Rod Kelley 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 80.2%
White 7.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Rod Kelley Elementary is less 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 Rod Kelley 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 Rod Kelley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rod Kelley 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
- 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
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 24.9:1 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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rod Kelley Elementary
How many students attend Rod Kelley Elementary?
Rod Kelley Elementary has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilroy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rod Kelley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rod Kelley Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rod Kelley Elementary?
51.3% of students at Rod Kelley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rod Kelley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rod Kelley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rod Kelley Elementary?
Rod Kelley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Rod Kelley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Rod Kelley Elementary ranks #3 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 Rod Kelley Elementary a good school?
Rod Kelley Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Rod Kelley 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.
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