Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George C. Payne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George C. Payne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George C. Payne Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George C. Payne Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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)63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George C. Payne Elementary School often compared to?
George C. Payne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easterbrook Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend George C. Payne Elementary School?
478 students attend George C. Payne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of George C. Payne Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Payne Elementary School?
George C. Payne Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George C. Payne Elementary School offer ?
George C. Payne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George C. Payne Elementary School part of?
George C. Payne Elementary School is part of Moreland School District.
In what neighborhood is George C. Payne Elementary School located?
George C. Payne Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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