Farnham Charter

15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Farnham Charter serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Farnham Charter's student population of 390 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
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Farnham Charter is 0.75, which is more 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)
59%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
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
29%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Farnham Charter?
390 students attend Farnham Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Farnham Charter students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farnham Charter?
Farnham Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Farnham Charter offer ?
Farnham Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farnham Charter part of?
Farnham Charter is part of Cambrian School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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