Farnham Charter

www.cambriansd.org

Charter School 372 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

372

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farnham Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	123
Black	13
Asian	92
Two or More	54

Hispanic
123 (33.1%)
Asian
92 (24.7%)
White
90 (24.2%)
Two or More
54 (14.5%)
Black
13 (3.5%)

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:	Cambrian
Phone:	(408)377-3321
Website:	http://www.cambriansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 95

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 65