Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Franklin Smith Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Franklin Smith Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
76%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Franklin Smith Elementary School's ranking?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Franklin Smith Elementary School often compared to?
James Franklin Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, Carolyn A. Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School?
622 students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of James Franklin Smith Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Franklin Smith Elementary School?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Franklin Smith Elementary School offer ?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Franklin Smith Elementary School part of?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is James Franklin Smith Elementary School located?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School is located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Evergreen.
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