Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Roble Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Roble Elementary serves the west part of Gilroy, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Roble Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
El Roble Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Roble Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5506 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mighty Oaks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Roble Elementary School's ranking?
El Roble Elementary School is ranked #5506 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Roble Elementary School often compared to?
El Roble Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot Elementary School, Luigi Aprea Elementary School, Las Animas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Roble Elementary School?
551 students attend El Roble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of El Roble Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Roble Elementary School?
El Roble Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Roble Elementary School offer ?
El Roble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Roble Elementary School part of?
El Roble Elementary School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the El Roble Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No school. Thanksgiving break.
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No school. Thanksgiving break.
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No school. Thanksgiving break.
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No school. Thanksgiving break.
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No school. Thanksgiving break.
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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