Pearl Zanker Elementary

563 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl Zanker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	90
Black	26
Asian	378
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
378 (67.1%)
Hispanic
90 (16.0%)
Two or More
45 (8.0%)
Black
26 (4.6%)
White
18 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)635-2882
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 120

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 72