Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George C. Payne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
George C. Payne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George C. Payne Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is George C. Payne Elementary School's ranking?
George C. Payne Elementary School is ranked #1650 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are George C. Payne Elementary School often compared to?
George C. Payne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easterbrook Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George C. Payne Elementary School?
459 students attend George C. Payne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of George C. Payne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Payne Elementary School?
George C. Payne Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George C. Payne Elementary School offer ?
George C. Payne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George C. Payne Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is George C. Payne Elementary School located?
George C. Payne Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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