Enrollment
518
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milpitas, CA
Alexander Rose Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Rose Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062450003672
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Rose Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Rose Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Rose Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Rose Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Rose Elementary
Alexander Rose Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Milpitas, California, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #915.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Milpitas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students): Alexander Rose Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.9:1 vs 32.4:1).
Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students) and Thomas Russell Middle (761 students) alongside Alexander Rose Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Rose Elementary compares
Alexander Rose Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 7.9%
White 5.0%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Alexander Rose Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milpitas Unified, which includes Alexander Rose Elementary.
$14,397
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.5%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alexander Rose Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Russell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Rose Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Milpitas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mabel Mattos Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
John Sinnott Elementary
Standard public school
686 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Curtner Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Anthony Spangler Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Pomeroy Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Rose Elementary
How many students attend Alexander Rose Elementary?
Alexander Rose Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milpitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Rose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Rose Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Rose Elementary?
35.7% of students at Alexander Rose Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Rose Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Rose Elementary is Asian at 51.9% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Rose Elementary?
Alexander Rose Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Rose Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Rose Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Milpitas on the city page.
Is Alexander Rose Elementary a good school?
Alexander Rose Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milpitas Unified?
Besides Alexander Rose Elementary, Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students), Thomas Russell Middle (761 students), and Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students). See the Milpitas Unified district page for the complete list.
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