- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milpitas, CA
John Sinnott Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Sinnott Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062450003674
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Sinnott Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Sinnott Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Sinnott Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John Sinnott Elementary held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062450003674 · Milpitas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 23.7:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Milpitas High (2,926 students)
John Sinnott Elementary held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Sinnott 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
- This school 686
John Sinnott Elementary
686 students
- Curtner Elemen 663
Curtner Elementary
663 students
What this shows John Sinnott Elementary reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Sinnott Elementary compares
John Sinnott 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.7%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, John Sinnott 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 John Sinnott Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Similar 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 |
| Curtner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Sinnott 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
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
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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Sinnott Elementary
How many students attend John Sinnott Elementary?
John Sinnott Elementary has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milpitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sinnott Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sinnott Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Sinnott Elementary?
18.6% of students at John Sinnott Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Sinnott Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Sinnott Elementary is Asian at 78.4% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Sinnott Elementary?
John Sinnott Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Sinnott Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, John Sinnott Elementary ranks #2 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 John Sinnott 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.