At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
800
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
41%-24pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Las Animas Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Gilroy, California. The school enrolls 800 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
24.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictGilroy Unified
County6085
CityGilroy
ZIP95020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061518001914
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment800
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino56.5%
Black / African American15.8%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races9.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.7%
Hispanic
56.5%
Black
15.8%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
9.4%
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.