William Faria Elementary

632 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Faria Elementary, located in Cupertino, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Cupertino Union School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school consistently earns top rankings and high marks from parents and educational review platforms. It fosters a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, benefitting from the highly engaged, tech-focused community characteristic of the Silicon Valley area.

The school is recognized for its diverse student body and a curriculum that balances rigorous core academics—such as mathematics and language arts—with enrichment opportunities in science, technology, and the arts. Faria Elementary also places a heavy emphasis on community involvement, supported by an active PTA that facilitates numerous extracurricular programs and family events. By promoting a collaborative culture among students, educators, and families, Faria Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

632

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Faria Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Asian	576
Two or More	28
American Indian	10

Asian
576 (91.1 %)
Two or More
28 (4.4 %)
White
14 (2.2 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)252-0706
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Faria Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Faria Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	45.7%
Male	343	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)