CaliforniaSchoolsBlackford Elementary

Blackford Elementary

PublicRegularCharterGrades 05
San Jose, California · Campbell Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students414
Student:Teacher21.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch57%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
414
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
57%-8.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Blackford Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 414 students. It is part of the Campbell Union district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCampbell Union
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95125
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060720000657

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment414
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino70.6%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.0%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
70.6%
Black
4.7%
Asian
9.1%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %57%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)