William Faria Elementary School

10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Faria Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Faria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

William Faria Elementary School's student population of 651 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
651 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

William Faria Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Faria Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#2 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
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96%
34%
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97%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
93%
12%
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Hispanic
n/a
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
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 is William Faria Elementary School's ranking?
William Faria Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend William Faria Elementary School?
651 students attend William Faria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of William Faria Elementary School students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Faria Elementary School?
William Faria Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Faria Elementary School offer ?
William Faria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Faria Elementary School part of?
William Faria Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.

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Last day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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