Cupertino Union

Sunnyvale, California — 23 schools

13,467
Total Enrollment
23
Schools
$16,117
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cupertino Union operates 23 public schools serving 13,467 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 18 elementary, 5 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,526 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 $16,117 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 60.6% local, 33.6% state, and 5.9% 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 $91,420 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #1392 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 465.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.3% Asian, 12.2% White, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Cupertino Union school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

Cupertino Union school enrollment ranges from 350 students (lowest) to 1,067 students (highest), a spread of 717 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

Cupertino Union student-counselor ratio is 466:1 — 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

Cupertino Union chronic absenteeism rate is 8.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
33.6%
State
60.6%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
1392 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

$91,420
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 23 schools in Cupertino Union.

White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 68.3%
Multiracial 10.1%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

465.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cupertino Union

School Enrollment
Cupertino Middle
1,067
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067
John F. Kennedy Middle
880
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840
Warren E. Hyde Middle
800
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
662
William Faria Elementary
614
John Muir Elementary
557
Murdock-Portal Elementary
551
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
547
L. P. Collins Elementary
498
C. B. Eaton Elementary
489
Garden Gate Elementary
471
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
453
Montclaire Elementary
442
Blue Hills Elementary
424
West Valley Elementary
422
Stevens Creek Elementary
407
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
407
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
379
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
358
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
350

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cupertino Union?

Cupertino Union has 23 schools, including 5 middle, 18 elementary. Total enrollment is 13,467 students.

How much does Cupertino Union spend per student?

Cupertino Union spends $16,117 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1392 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Cupertino Union?

The average teacher salary in Cupertino Union is $91,420 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cupertino Union?

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 Cupertino Union?

Cupertino Union students are 68.3% Asian, 12.2% White, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 23 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cupertino Union?

Cupertino Union has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1392 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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