Very Good
#2884 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Farnham Charter
Elementary School · Cambrian · San Jose, CA
A Cambrian charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15711 Woodard Rd., San Jose, CA 95124
- Math 51% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farnham Charter score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farnham Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,433
Median home value
$1,596,700
Median rent
$2,936/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Pathways KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Learning Pathways KindergartenPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| St Frances Cabrini Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| St. Frances Cabrini Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cambrian
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farnham Charter is listed in Cambrian; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farnham Charter
Farnham Charter is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Cambrian, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,884 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farnham Charter
What grades does Farnham Charter serve?
Farnham Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Farnham Charter?
Farnham Charter has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnham Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnham Charter is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farnham Charter rank in CA?
Farnham Charter ranks #2,884 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Farnham Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Farnham Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farnham Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farnham Charter has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Farnham Charter a charter school?
Yes, Farnham Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Farnham Charter a Title I school?
No, Farnham Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farnham Charter?
22.1% of students at Farnham Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (408) 377-3321
- Area population (ZIP 95124)
- 51,991
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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