Blackford Elementary

1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125

www.campbellusd.org

Charter School 374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blackford Elementary School, located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Campbell Union School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The campus serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its focus on fundamental learning and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Blackford Elementary encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the Campbell Union School District’s educational philosophy. The school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that aim to nurture the "whole child," focusing on both intellectual growth and character development. Prospective families can find detailed information about enrollment, academic programs, and school-wide events by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.campbellusd.org.

374

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	263
Black	28
Asian	22
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
263 (70.3 %)
White
34 (9.1 %)
Black
28 (7.5 %)
Asian
22 (5.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Campbell Union
Phone:	(408)978-4675
Website:	http://www.campbellusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 78

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 59