Berryessa Union Elementary

San Jose, California — 13 schools

5,940
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$18,676
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Berryessa Union Elementary operates 13 public schools serving 5,940 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,907 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,676 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.0% local, 42.9% state, and 11.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,177 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #977 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 666:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.2% Asian, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% White across the district's schools.

Berryessa Union Elementary school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Berryessa Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 231 students (lowest) to 742 students (highest), a spread of 511 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berryessa Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 666:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Berryessa Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Berryessa Union Elementary is typically wider than the Berryessa Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
42.9%
State
46.0%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
977 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,177
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Berryessa Union Elementary.

White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 61.2%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

666:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Sierramont Middle
742
Morrill Middle
665
Piedmont Middle
591
Cherrywood Elementary
529
Vinci Park Elementary
529
Northwood Elementary
452
Majestic Way Elementary
421
Brooktree Elementary
387
Noble Elementary
370
Ruskin Elementary
367
Laneview Elementary
349
Summerdale Elementary
274
Toyon Elementary
231

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berryessa Union Elementary?

Berryessa Union Elementary has 13 schools, including 3 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,940 students.

How much does Berryessa Union Elementary spend per student?

Berryessa Union Elementary spends $18,676 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #977 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Berryessa Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Berryessa Union Elementary is $84,177 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Berryessa Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Berryessa Union Elementary?

Berryessa Union Elementary students are 61.2% Asian, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% White, 1.5% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Berryessa Union Elementary?

Berryessa Union Elementary has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #977 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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