- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milpitas, CA
Curtner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Curtner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062450003665
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtner Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtner Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtner Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Curtner Elementary held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062450003665 · Milpitas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 26.5:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Milpitas High (2,926 students)
Curtner Elementary held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Curtner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milpitas High
Milpitas High
2,926 students
- Thomas Russell 761
Thomas Russell Middle
761 students
- Mabel Mattos E 746
Mabel Mattos Elementary
746 students
- Rancho Milpita 693
Rancho Milpitas Middle
693 students
- John Sinnott E 686
John Sinnott Elementary
686 students
- This school 663
Curtner Elementary
663 students
What this shows Curtner Elementary reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtner Elementary compares
Curtner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.9%
White 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Curtner Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Milpitas Unified reports $15,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Russell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
Alexander Rose Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtner Elementary
How many students attend Curtner Elementary?
Curtner Elementary has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milpitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtner Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtner Elementary?
13.0% of students at Curtner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Curtner Elementary is Asian at 76.3% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtner Elementary?
Curtner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curtner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtner Elementary ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Milpitas Unified?
Besides Curtner 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.