G. W. HELLYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

G. W. Hellyer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin-McKinley Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 407 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, G. W. Hellyer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

G. W. Hellyer Elementary School, located in the Santee neighborhood of San Jose, California, is part of the Franklin-McKinley School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a culturally diverse community. It provides a foundational academic environment focused on core subjects, while often integrating programs aimed at supporting English language learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school operates as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Like many schools in the Franklin-McKinley district, G. W. Hellyer focuses on preparing students for middle school success through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on community engagement. Families in the area typically benefit from the school's commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide equitable resources to a population that reflects the vibrant, multicultural landscape of East San Jose.

For more information, contact G. W. Hellyer Elementary at (408) 363-5750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.