At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
G. W. Hellyer Elementary: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about G. W. Hellyer Elementary
G. W. Hellyer Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Jose. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Franklin-McKinley Elementary. NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.6%) and Asian (13.5%). English learners represent 55.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking G. W. Hellyer Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic81.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian13.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
206 reported students
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
253 reported students
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Santee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
318 reported students
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
396 reported students
Stonegate Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
500 reported students
Public schools near G. W. Hellyer Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lairon College Preparatory Academy Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 253 | 0.3 mi |
| Rocketship Rising Stars Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Rising Stars District | KG–05 | 621 | 0.4 mi |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 396 | 0.5 mi |
| Rocketship Spark Academy Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Spark Academy District | KG–05 | 546 | 0.5 mi |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy Elementary · Charter · Voices College-Bound Language Academy District | KG–08 | 316 | 0.5 mi |
| Christopher Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–08 | 446 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about G. W. Hellyer Elementary
What grades does G. W. Hellyer Elementary serve?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Franklin-McKinley Elementary.
How many students attend G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 185 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is G. W. Hellyer Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin-McKinley Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of G. W. Hellyer Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is G. W. Hellyer Elementary in?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary is part of Franklin-McKinley Elementary, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lairon College Preparatory Academy (0.3 mi), Rocketship Rising Stars (0.4 mi), Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.