George C. Payne Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95130 · Moreland
#801 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#11074 of 50,301 nationally
About George C. Payne Elementary
George C. Payne Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Moreland school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 801st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 417.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; George C. Payne Elementary ranks 40th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George C. Payne Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George C. Payne Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Discovery Charter
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555 students · 833 m away
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377 students · 882 m away
Latimer
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Rosemary
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413 students · 1.1 km away
Moreland Middle
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707 students · 1.7 km away
Lynhaven Elementary
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463 students · 1.7 km away
Campbell School of Innovation
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
815 students · 1.8 km away
Easterbrook Discovery
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952 students · 1.8 km away
Castlemont Elementary
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 1.9 km away
Country Lane Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is George C. Payne Elementary a good school?
George C. Payne Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #801 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George C. Payne Elementary rank in California?
George C. Payne Elementary ranks #801 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #11074 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George C. Payne Elementary?
George C. Payne Elementary had 417 students in 2025.
Is George C. Payne Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
George C. Payne Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George C. Payne Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George C. Payne Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.