Serving 613 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 613 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
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
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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
613 students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James Franklin Smith Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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?
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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 613 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
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
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