Las Animas Elementary

lasanimas.gilroyunified.org/

769 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Animas Elementary, located in Gilroy, California, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Gilroy Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of student resources, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through a focus on active learning and community engagement, Las Animas Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity in its students. Families interested in specific programs, school schedules, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed resources and ongoing updates through their official school portal.

769

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Animas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	442
Black	19
Asian	113
Two or More	87
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
442 (57.5 %)
Asian
113 (14.7 %)
White
101 (13.1 %)
Two or More
87 (11.3 %)
Black
19 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gilroy Unified
Phone:	(669)205-4500
Website:	http://lasanimas.gilroyunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Las Animas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Las Animas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	46.2%
Male	414	53.8%

Elementary School K - 8th