Enrollment
456
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milpitas, CA
William Burnett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Burnett 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 062450003663
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Burnett Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William Burnett Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Burnett Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Burnett Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Burnett Elementary
William Burnett Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Milpitas, California, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #663.
Its student body is led by Asian (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Milpitas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students): William Burnett Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 32.4:1).
Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students) and Thomas Russell Middle (761 students) alongside William Burnett 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 William Burnett Elementary compares
William Burnett 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 6.8%
White 2.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, William Burnett Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milpitas Unified, which includes William Burnett 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 William Burnett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Russell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Burnett 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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Burnett Elementary
How many students attend William Burnett Elementary?
William Burnett Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milpitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Burnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Burnett Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Burnett Elementary?
30.1% of students at William Burnett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Burnett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Burnett Elementary is Asian at 69.7% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Burnett Elementary?
William Burnett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 William Burnett Elementary rank among elementary schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, William Burnett 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.
Is William Burnett Elementary a good school?
William Burnett Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 William Burnett 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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