Serving 481 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 98% 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: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eliot Elementary serves the west part of Gilroy, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eliot Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Eliot 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 Eliot Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#7399 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
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 ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)41.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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
Yellow and blue
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliot Elementary School's ranking?
Eliot Elementary School is ranked #7399 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eliot Elementary School?
481 students attend Eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Eliot Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eliot Elementary School?
Eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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
View the Eliot 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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