- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Farnham Charter
Federal NCES profile for Farnham Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060714000653Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farnham Charter earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #86 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Farnham Charter has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farnham Charter ranks #86 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Farnham Charter held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060714000653 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
372 enr · 26.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Price Charter Middle (959 students)
Farnham Charter held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Farnham Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Price Charter
Price Charter Middle
959 students
- Bagby Elementa
Bagby Elementary
529 students
- Steindorf Stea
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
491 students
- Fammatre Eleme
Fammatre Elementary
482 students
- This school 372
Farnham Charter
372 students
- Sartorette Cha 278
Sartorette Charter
278 students
What this shows Farnham Charter reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farnham Charter compares
Farnham Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 24.7%
White 24.2%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Farnham Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cambrian reports $16,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farnham Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Charter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bagby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fammatre Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sartorette Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farnham Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farnham Charter
How many students attend Farnham Charter?
Farnham Charter has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnham Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnham Charter is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farnham Charter?
18.4% of students at Farnham Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farnham Charter?
The largest demographic group at Farnham Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farnham Charter?
Farnham Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Farnham Charter rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Farnham Charter ranks #86 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 Cambrian?
Besides Farnham Charter, Cambrian also operates Price Charter Middle (959 students), Bagby Elementary (529 students), and Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet (491 students). See the Cambrian district page for the complete list.