Farnham Charter

Summary:

Farnham Charter is a public charter elementary school located in San Jose, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 348 students. It is part of the Cambrian School District, which is ranked 173 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farnham Charter's students consistently perform above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the CAST Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Farnham Charter's proficiency rates ranged from 44.07% to 72.13% in ELA and 41.67% to 62.5% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.04% in ELA and 35.02% to 45.64% in Math. Farnham Charter's performance is particularly strong for White and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the top quartile of California elementary schools. However, the school's performance for Asian and Hispanic students is more mixed, with rankings in the middle to lower range of California schools. The school's performance for English Language Learners and Disabled students has fluctuated over the years, with some years ranking in the top quartile and others in the bottom half.

Compared to nearby schools, Farnham Charter's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than the Bagby Elementary and Sartorette Charter schools, which are also part of the Cambrian School District. However, Farnham Charter significantly outperforms the nearby Campbell Union schools, such as Campbell School of Innovation and Capri Elementary, in both ELA and Math proficiency. The Union Elementary schools, such as Carlton Elementary, Oster Elementary, and Alta Vista Elementary, which are outside the Cambrian District, consistently outperform Farnham Charter across all academic measures.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 15711 Woodard Rd.
       San Jose, CA  95124-2668


(408) 377-3321

District: Cambrian

SchoolDigger Rank:
1356th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,676 Help


Students who attend Farnham Charter usually attend:

Middle:    Price Charter Middle
High:    Branham High
    Leigh High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.0%
White:
28.9%
Asian:
25.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Farnham Charter ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cambrian School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.26. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Farnham Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30%), White (28.9%), Asian (25.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farnham Charter is 23.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Cambrian School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farnham Charter is $5,676, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Cambrian School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farnham Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Farnham Charter 1356th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Farnham Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cambrian:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambrian 173rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farnham Charter

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Rank History for all students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.44 1008th 4809 79.0%
2005 77.45 1035th 4822 78.5%
2006 67.58 1439th 4818 70.1%
2007 74.37 1193rd 5113 76.7%
2008 59.81 1859th 5113 63.6%
2009 74.81 1213th 5193 76.6%
2010 59.80 1993rd 5314 62.5%
2011 67.86 1586th 5377 70.5%
2012 78.99 1086th 5390 79.9%
2013 83.81 830th 5530 85.0%
2015 80.58 1090th 5611 80.6%
2016 75.92 1275th 5614 77.3%
2017 74.92 1338th 5692 76.5%
2018 81.50 1049th 5662 81.5%
2019 75.66 1360th 5789 76.5%
2022 84.38 972nd 5883 83.5%
2023 87.73 835th 5874 85.8%
2024 75.26 1356th 5862 76.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 888th 3246 72.6%
2019 39.72 1804th 3275 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.29 1892nd 5084 62.8%
2019 35.51 3467th 5173 33.0%
2022 12.59 5094th 5264 3.2%
2023 82.68 677th 5374 87.4%
2024 63.71 1586th 5511 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 1158th 5413 78.6%
2019 73.26 1365th 5492 75.1%
2022 83.21 958th 5635 83.0%
2023 87.91 746th 5617 86.7%
2024 70.53 1472nd 5605 73.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.70 143rd 2128 93.3%
2019 80.67 321st 2585 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.01 1021st 5431 81.2%
2019 75.45 1283rd 5510 76.7%
2022 82.27 997th 5663 82.4%
2023 83.13 960th 5650 83.0%
2024 76.69 1203rd 5636 78.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 509th 1071 52.5%
2019 51.66 699th 1149 39.2%
2022 77.73 210th 1154 81.8%
2023 72.48 342nd 1190 71.3%
2024 58.58 631st 1203 47.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 1864th 4830 61.4%
2019 26.79 3915th 4963 21.1%
2022 56.70 1796th 5084 64.7%
2023 52.08 2111th 5098 58.6%
2024 38.98 3043rd 5102 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at Farnham Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.83 1208th 2737 55.9%
2019 66.92 945th 2834 66.7%
2022 69.53 826th 2726 69.7%
2023 74.29 645th 2662 75.8%
2024 71.22 776th 2647 70.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Open Quote Wonderfu,l exceptionally dedicated and professional staff and principal. Everyone at Farnham, from the wonderful secretaries to teachers and custodians, works SO hard to provide the very best possible learning experiences for students, and the school is a vibrant, warm and diverse community center for the surrounding neighborhood. It was a great place to work as a teacher. Dream school in so many ways. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Farnham Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 26 36 39 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 296 29 34 35 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 278 30 48 65 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 322 31 49 60 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 321 40 57 59 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 342 36 55 58 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 322 36 56 61 7 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 301 33 53 68 7 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 301 33 53 68 7 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 290 27 54 90 5 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 291 30 56 103 6 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 290 28 42 95 7 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 261 24 43 110 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 232 29 47 101 5 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 173 33 72 99 3 n/a n/a 7 387
2003 173 33 72 99 3 n/a n/a 7 387
2004 162 29 72 112 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 182 27 78 124 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 167 44 109 115 1 n/a n/a 5 441
2007 199 28 74 125 3 n/a n/a 1 430
2008 210 34 85 119 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 234 33 87 132 3 6 2 0 497
2010 236 37 85 141 5 3 3 0 510
2011 248 29 92 153 5 3 3 0 533
2012 253 26 94 149 5 2 13 0 542
2013 250 19 101 141 4 1 18 0 534
2014 241 16 107 129 4 1 32 0 530
2015 241 12 116 125 3 3 35 0 535
2016 238 16 124 133 2 0 39 0 552
2017 214 21 114 103 3 0 62 0 517
2018 212 15 120 104 2 0 71 0 524
2019 215 21 130 97 2 1 62 0 528
2020 181 18 133 95 0 1 58 0 486
2021 145 16 89 82 0 0 46 0 378
2022 126 14 113 91 0 1 45 0 390
2023 105 10 96 96 0 0 41 0 348
2024 102 11 91 106 0 0 43 0 353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farnham Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 15.0 25.6 n/a
1989 394 14.0 28.1 n/a
1990 421 17.0 24.7 n/a
1991 462 18.0 25.6 n/a
1992 478 18.3 26.1 23.4
1993 493 19.0 25.9 24.9
1994 482 19.0 25.4 32.6
1995 462 18.0 25.7 29.4
1996 462 18.0 25.7 29.4
1997 466 20.0 23.3 26
1998 486 25.0 19.4 28.4
1999 462 25.0 18.5 34
2000 443 23.0 19.3 33
2001 414 21.0 19.7 20
2002 387 20.0 19.4 28.2
2003 387 20.0 19.4 28.2
2004 376 21.0 17.9 29.5
2005 411 22.0 18.7 33.6
2006 441 24.0 18.4 29.4
2007 430 24.0 17.9 25.4
2008 450 28.0 16.1 24.7
2009 497 25.0 18.8 21.5
2010 510 26.0 19.6 23.5
2011 533 n/a n/a 23.1
2012 542 24.5 22.1 n/a
2013 534 22.0 24.2 20.2
2014 530 20.5 25.8 18.1
2015 535 22.0 24.3 16.6
2016 552 22.0 25.0 14.1
2017 517 22.5 22.9 16.4
2018 524 21.0 24.9 15.3
2019 528 20.0 26.4 15.5
2020 486 n/a n/a 14
2021 378 16.0 23.6 12.2
2022 390 16.4 23.7 15.4
2023 348 14.0 24.8 19.3
2024 353 15.0 23.5 22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farnham Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 15.0 25.6 n/a
1989 394 14.0 28.1 n/a
1990 421 17.0 24.7 n/a
1991 462 18.0 25.6 n/a
1992 478 18.3 26.1 23.4
1993 493 19.0 25.9 24.9
1994 482 19.0 25.4 32.6
1995 462 18.0 25.7 29.4
1996 462 18.0 25.7 29.4
1997 466 20.0 23.3 26
1998 486 25.0 19.4 28.4
1999 462 25.0 18.5 34
2000 443 23.0 19.3 33
2001 414 21.0 19.7 20
2002 387 20.0 19.4 28.2
2003 387 20.0 19.4 28.2
2004 376 21.0 17.9 29.5
2005 411 22.0 18.7 33.6
2006 441 24.0 18.4 29.4
2007 430 24.0 17.9 25.4
2008 450 28.0 16.1 24.7
2009 497 25.0 18.8 21.5
2010 510 26.0 19.6 23.5
2011 533 n/a n/a 23.1
2012 542 24.5 22.1 n/a
2013 534 22.0 24.2 20.2
2014 530 20.5 25.8 18.1
2015 535 22.0 24.3 16.6
2016 552 22.0 25.0 14.1
2017 517 22.5 22.9 16.4
2018 524 21.0 24.9 15.3
2019 528 20.0 26.4 15.5
2020 486 n/a n/a 14
2021 378 16.0 23.6 12.2
2022 390 16.4 23.7 15.4
2023 348 14.0 24.8 19.3
2024 353 15.0 23.5 22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Farnham Charter

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201394.0%3.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%2.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%97.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202196.7%3.3%0.0%96.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farnham Charter

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,676

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farnham Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1360th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 835th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Farnham Charter)53.156.9
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cambrian)6264.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farnham Charter)6164.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cambrian)69.570.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Farnham Charter)55.976.2
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cambrian)56.165.1
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farnham Charter)60.975
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cambrian)67.769.5
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Farnham Charter)67.768.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cambrian)64.267.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farnham Charter)55.756.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cambrian)5760.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Farnham Charter)5261
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Cambrian)53.856.7
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528348
 34.1%
African American2110
 52.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13096
 26.2%
Hispanic9796
 1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White215105
 51.2%
Two or More Races6241
 33.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%19.3%
 3.7%


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Students at Farnham Charter are 30% Hispanic, 29% White, 26% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Farnham Charter ranks 1356th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Farnham Charter usually go on to attend:

Middle : Price Charter Middle
High : Branham High
High : Leigh High

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Farnham Charter.


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