At a glance
Reported students
997
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
997
Bullis Charter: 997 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,066
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Bullis Charter
Bullis Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Los Altos. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Bullis Charter District. NCES reports 997 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (64.8%) and White (15.4%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bullis Charter
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.55
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black0.5%
- Asian64.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Bullis Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rita Elementary Elementary · Los Altos Elementary | KG–06 | 326 | 0.4 mi |
| Juana Briones Elementary Elementary · Palo Alto Unified | KG–05 | 260 | 1.1 mi |
| Almond Elementary Elementary · Los Altos Elementary | KG–06 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Gabriela Mistral Elementary Elementary · Mountain View Whisman | KG–05 | 366 | 1.1 mi |
| Mariano Castro Elementary Elementary · Mountain View Whisman | KG–05 | 248 | 1.2 mi |
| Monta Loma Elementary Elementary · Mountain View Whisman | KG–05 | 298 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bullis Charter
What grades does Bullis Charter serve?
Bullis Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bullis Charter District.
How many students attend Bullis Charter?
Bullis Charter reported 997 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,066 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bullis Charter?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 997 students and 68.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bullis Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bullis Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bullis Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bullis Charter in?
Bullis Charter is part of Bullis Charter District, based in Los Altos, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bullis Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Santa Rita Elementary (0.4 mi), Juana Briones Elementary (1.1 mi), Almond Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.