Berryessa Union Elementary

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San Jose, California - 13 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Berryessa Union Elementary #1086 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,344 per pupil, Berryessa Union Elementary ranks #890 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,940
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$15,344
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, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Santa Clara County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,344 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 46.0% local, 42.9% state, and 11.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #1086 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 666:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Toyon Elementary, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.

Its largest campus is Sierramont Middle, enrolling 742 students (13% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Toyon Elementary, at 231 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

37
Equity Score
1086 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 52.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Berryessa Union Elementary's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Toyon Elementary 60.2
  2. 2 Piedmont Middle 58.9
  3. 3 Noble Elementary 58.3
  4. 4 Vinci Park Elementary 57.7
  5. 5 Brooktree Elementary 57.0

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

How Berryessa Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Selma Unified Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Newhall Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Fountain Valley Elementary Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Centinela Valley Union High Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Berryessa Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 $15,344 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1086 in California.

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 37/100, ranking #1086 out of 1517 districts in California.