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Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,751 students in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,751 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District, which is ranked #1021 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1017 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,900 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,538 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
93 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
101 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
668
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
565
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
597
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
649
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
627
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
674
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
700
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
638
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,513 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,251 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$134 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$25,513
$19,974

Spending / Student
$23,251
$18,396

Best Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Ramblewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Lightland Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
G. W. Hellyer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5750
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5750
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Taper Ln.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6300
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6300
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Tully Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6375
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6375
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2605 Gassmann Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
Windmill Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Aetna Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
Grades: K-8
| 560 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Macredes Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6325
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6325
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Sylvandale Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
653 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5700
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1212.
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Water St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5650
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5650
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #1313.
Bridges Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1702 Mclaughlin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1414.
Los Arboles Literacy And Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5675
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5675
Grades: K-3
| 184 students
Rank: #1515.
Santee Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Audubon Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: #1616.
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3975 Mira Loma
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5775
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5775
Grades: 4-8
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District?
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,751 students.
What is the rank of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District?
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District is ranked #1021 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District?
61% of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District?
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,251 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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