Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Roble Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Roble Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Roble Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Roble Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5352 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Roble Elementary School's ranking?
El Roble Elementary School is ranked #5352 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Roble Elementary School often compared to?
El Roble Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luigi Aprea Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School, Las Animas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Roble Elementary School?
561 students attend El Roble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of El Roble Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Roble Elementary School?
El Roble Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Roble Elementary School offer ?
El Roble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Roble Elementary School part of?
El Roble Elementary School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
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