Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rod Kelley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rod Kelley Elementary School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rod Kelley Elementary School is 0.38, 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)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rod Kelley Elementary School often compared to?
Rod Kelley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luigi Aprea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rod Kelley Elementary School?
748 students attend Rod Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rod Kelley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rod Kelley Elementary School?
Rod Kelley Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rod Kelley Elementary School offer ?
Rod Kelley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rod Kelley Elementary School part of?
Rod Kelley Elementary School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
No school (Thanksgiving Break)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No school (Thanksgiving Break)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No school (Thanksgiving Break)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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