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Rod Kelley Elementary

8755 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

Ranked 2185 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Gilroy
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rod Kelley Elementary

8755 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

About Rod Kelley Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 41% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
28 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
708
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.06%
Asian 3.81%
Hispanic 80.51%
Black 0.56%
Two+ Races 8.05%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.06%
Asian
3.81%
Hispanic
80.51%
Black
0.56%
Two+ Races
8.05%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 708
49.44%
350 Female
50.56%
358 Male

Student Population

708 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Rod Kelley Elementary Contact Information

Address

8755 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

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Phone

(669) 205-4700

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TOP 2185 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rod Kelley Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rod Kelley Elementary was one of the top three schools in the district for math performance in January 2026. Students worked hard and were very involved in a district-wide program that had them solving a lot of math puzzles. The special visit to campus that marked the milestone will always be remembered by the students. Teachers help students learn by giving them activities and practice in the classroom on a regular basis. This award shows that the school has always worked hard to help students get better at math.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rod Kelley Elementary help students keep their work organized?

Ans. Teachers help students manage their daily tasks by guiding them through structured routines.

Q2. What kind of classroom setting does Rod Kelley Elementary use?

Ans. The school has a structured and routine-based environment that helps students learn consistently.

Q3. How does Rod Kelley Elementary School get students to join in during lessons?

Answer. Teachers get students involved by having them talk about things and do regular classroom activities.

Q4. Does Rod Kelley Elementary help students build independent learning habits?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their work and follow classroom routines.

Q5. What makes Rod Kelley Elementary a dependable option for families?

Ans. Its structured approach and consistent learning environment make it a reliable choice.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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