- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
William Burnett Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 062450003663 · Milpitas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 22.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Milpitas High (2,926 students)
William Burnett Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Burnett 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 456
William Burnett Elementary
456 students
What this shows William Burnett Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Burnett Elementary compares
William Burnett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Milpitas Unified reports $15,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~456 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.