Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rod Kelley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rod Kelley Elementary serves the west part of Gilroy, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rod Kelley Elementary School's student population of 697 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence: it takes everyone!
School Rankings
Rod Kelley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rod Kelley Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#3795 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)30%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rod Kelley Elementary School's ranking?
Rod Kelley Elementary School is ranked #3795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rod Kelley Elementary School often compared to?
Rod Kelley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rod Kelley Elementary School?
697 students attend Rod Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rod Kelley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 26:1, 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
View the Rod Kelley 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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