- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Millard Mccollam Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Millard Mccollam Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231000112
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millard Mccollam Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #2 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Millard Mccollam Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millard Mccollam Elementary ranks #2 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Millard Mccollam Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060231000112 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Millard Mccollam Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Millard Mccollam Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- Aptitud Commun
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- This school
Millard Mccollam Elementary
370 students
What this shows Millard Mccollam Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millard Mccollam Elementary compares
Millard Mccollam 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
Asian 32.7%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Millard Mccollam Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Millard Mccollam Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millard Mccollam Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Millard Mccollam Elementary
How many students attend Millard Mccollam Elementary?
Millard Mccollam Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millard Mccollam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Millard Mccollam Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millard Mccollam Elementary?
36.5% of students at Millard Mccollam Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millard Mccollam Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Millard Mccollam Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millard Mccollam Elementary?
Millard Mccollam Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Millard Mccollam Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Millard Mccollam Elementary ranks #2 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Millard Mccollam Elementary, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.