- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilroy, CA
Rucker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rucker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061518001916
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rucker Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rucker Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Rucker Elementary shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061518001916 · Gilroy, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 22.2:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Rucker Elementary shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rucker 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 510
Rucker Elementary
510 students
What this shows Rucker Elementary reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rucker Elementary compares
Rucker Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Rucker Elementary is less 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 Rucker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rucker 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
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
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rucker Elementary
How many students attend Rucker Elementary?
Rucker Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rucker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rucker Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rucker Elementary?
56.3% of students at Rucker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rucker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rucker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rucker Elementary?
Rucker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Rucker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Elementary ranks #5 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 Rucker 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.