Bullis-purissima Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
2%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bullis-purissima Elementary School?
341 students attend Bullis-purissima Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bullis-purissima Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bullis-purissima Elementary School offer ?
Bullis-purissima Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bullis-purissima Elementary School part of?
Bullis-purissima Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
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