- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Blackford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blackford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060720000657Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackford Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #141 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackford Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Elementary ranks #141 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Blackford Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060720000657 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
414 enr · 24.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell School of Innovation (815 students)
Blackford Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blackford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Schoo
Campbell School of Innovation
815 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle
677 students
- Sherman Oaks E
Sherman Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Forest Hill El
Forest Hill Elementary
506 students
- This school
Blackford Elementary
414 students
What this shows Blackford Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackford Elementary compares
Blackford Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 7.7%
Asian 7.0%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Blackford Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Campbell Union reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackford Elementary
How many students attend Blackford Elementary?
Blackford Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackford Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackford Elementary?
48.7% of students at Blackford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blackford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackford Elementary?
Blackford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackford Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Elementary ranks #141 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell Union?
Besides Blackford Elementary, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), and Monroe Middle (677 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.