Las Animas Elementary

lasanimas.gilroyunified.org/

800 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.

800

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Animas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	478
Black	9
Asian	102
Two or More	104
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
478 (59.8%)
Two or More
104 (13.0%)
White
102 (12.8%)
Asian
102 (12.8%)
Black
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
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 116

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Las Animas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Las Animas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	47.9%
Male	417	52.1%

Elementary School K - 8th