- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milpitas, CA
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Zanker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062450003677
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Zanker Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Zanker Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Zanker Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pearl Zanker Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062450003677 · Milpitas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 24.5:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Milpitas High (2,926 students)
Pearl Zanker Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pearl Zanker 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 563
Pearl Zanker Elementary
563 students
What this shows Pearl Zanker Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Zanker Elementary compares
Pearl Zanker 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.6%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Pearl Zanker Elementary is more 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 Pearl Zanker 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Zanker 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
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
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Zanker Elementary
How many students attend Pearl Zanker Elementary?
Pearl Zanker Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milpitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Zanker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Zanker Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Zanker Elementary?
26.5% of students at Pearl Zanker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Zanker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Zanker Elementary is Asian at 67.1% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Zanker Elementary?
Pearl Zanker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Pearl Zanker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Zanker Elementary ranks #4 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 Pearl Zanker 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.