FARNHAM CHARTER
Farnham Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Cambrian school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 524 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Farnham Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Farnham Charter School is a public charter school located in San Jose, California, operating under the umbrella of the Cambrian School District. It serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a project-based learning approach. The school is known for its strong focus on community involvement, a personalized learning environment, and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is distinguished by its small-school atmosphere, which aims to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and parents. By utilizing the resources of the Cambrian School District while maintaining the flexibility of a charter program, Farnham Charter provides a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional development. Its location in the San Jose area makes it a sought-after choice for local families looking for a structured, public-school alternative with a dedicated focus on individual student growth.
For more information, contact Farnham Charter at (408) 377-3321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95124-2668
(408) 377-3321
http://www.cambriansd.org
FARNHAM CHARTER is a public Charter school in San Jose, CA with about 524 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Cambrian - District:
- Cambrian
- Total Students:
- 524
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 524 students
- White
- 40.5%
- Asian
- 22.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.8%
- Two or more races
- 13.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.