George C. Payne Elementary

www.payne.moreland.org

455 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George C. Payne Elementary School, located in San Jose, California, is a public school serving students in the Moreland School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in a diverse and rapidly changing world, focusing on academic achievement while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, Payne Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, often encouraging active parent participation through various school programs and volunteer opportunities. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence, the school seeks to create a safe, engaging, and enriching atmosphere where students feel empowered to grow personally and socially alongside their peers.

455

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George C. Payne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	138
Black	7
Asian	140
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
140 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
138 (30.3 %)
White
97 (21.3 %)
Two or More
64 (14.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Moreland
Phone:	(408)874-3700
Website:	http://www.payne.moreland.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 68