Blackford Elementary School

1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blackford Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blackford Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Blackford Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
25%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Blackford Elementary School?
380 students attend Blackford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Blackford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackford Elementary School?
Blackford Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blackford Elementary School offer ?
Blackford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blackford Elementary School part of?
Blackford Elementary School is part of Campbell Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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