PEARL ZANKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pearl Zanker Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Milpitas Unified school district, located in Milpitas, CA with about 686 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Pearl Zanker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pearl Zanker Elementary School, located in the Rancho Milpitas neighborhood of Milpitas, California, serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Milpitas Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment is designed to promote both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school is known for its active parent involvement and a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Pearl Zanker offers various enrichment programs and support services to ensure that students with diverse learning needs can succeed. Its location in a quiet residential area contributes to a safe, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that encourages steady communication between educators, students, and families to maintain high educational standards.
For more information, contact Pearl Zanker Elementary at (408) 635-2882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Milpitas, CA 95035-6762
(408) 635-2882
PEARL ZANKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Milpitas, CA with about 686 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Milpitas Unified
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 686 students
- Asian
- 66.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- White
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.