Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eliot Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eliot Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eliot Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eliot Elementary School often compared to?
Eliot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Roble Elementary School, Luigi Aprea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Eliot Elementary School?
513 students attend Eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eliot Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliot Elementary School?
Eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eliot Elementary School offer ?
Eliot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eliot Elementary School part of?
Eliot Elementary School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (no school for students)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (no school for students)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (no school for students)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (no school for students)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (no school for students)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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