William Burnett Elementary School

400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
William Burnett Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

William Burnett Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of William Burnett Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
64%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
70%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend William Burnett Elementary School?
489 students attend William Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William Burnett Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Burnett Elementary School?
William Burnett Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Burnett Elementary School offer ?
William Burnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Burnett Elementary School part of?
William Burnett Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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