Aptitud Community Academy at Goss

www.arusd.org/gosses

Charter School 422 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is a public elementary school located in the Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose, California. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the whole child. By focusing on a "community academy" model, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, encouraging students to become active participants in their education.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating social-emotional learning to ensure students feel safe, valued, and empowered. Through various enrichment programs and a commitment to collaborative teaching, Aptitud Community Academy seeks to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

422

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	364
Black	8
Asian	42
Two or More	4

Hispanic
364 (86.3 %)
Asian
42 (10.0 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7656
Website:	http://www.arusd.org/gosses
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 29

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 41