At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Eliot Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Gilroy, California. The school enrolls 481 students. It is part of the Gilroy Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictGilroy Unified
County6085
CityGilroy
ZIP95020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061518001910
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment481
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino91.2%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.6%
Hispanic
91.2%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.