- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
William Faria Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 061029001133 · Cupertino, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 24.6:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
William Faria Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Faria Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school
William Faria Elementary
614 students
What this shows William Faria Elementary reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Faria Elementary compares
William Faria 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,179
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
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.
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
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.