William Burnett Elementary

475 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William Burnett Elementary is a public school located in Milpitas, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Milpitas Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student population, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, William Burnett Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various programs and activities designed to engage students outside of traditional coursework, helping to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

475

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Burnett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	85
Black	6
Asian	321
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
321 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
85 (17.9 %)
Two or More
44 (9.3 %)
White
17 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Milpitas Unified
Phone:	(408)635-2650
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 58