Enrollment
614
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cupertino, CA
William Faria Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Faria 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 061029001133
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Faria Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Faria Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Faria Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Faria Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Faria Elementary
William Faria Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cupertino, California, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the California average.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 605 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #224.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cupertino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elementary (662 students): William Faria Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.6:1 vs 25.5:1).
Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students) and Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students) alongside William Faria 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 Faria Elementary compares
William Faria 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
24.6:1
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
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,632
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
Two or More 5.5%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, William Faria Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cupertino Union, which includes William Faria Elementary.
$14,632
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 33.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Faria Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Faria Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Cupertino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
L. P. Collins Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
C. B. Eaton Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Garden Gate Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 25.4:1 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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Faria Elementary
How many students attend William Faria Elementary?
William Faria Elementary has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cupertino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Faria Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Faria Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Faria Elementary?
3.8% of students at William Faria Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Faria Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Faria Elementary is Asian at 90.7% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Faria Elementary?
William Faria Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Faria Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, William Faria Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, 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 Cupertino on the city page.
Is William Faria Elementary a good school?
William Faria Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Cupertino Union?
Besides William Faria Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.
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