James Franklin Smith Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95121 · Evergreen Elementary
#234 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#4537 of 50,301 nationally
About James Franklin Smith Elementary
James Franklin Smith Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Evergreen Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 595 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 234th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 595.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks 19th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Franklin Smith Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Franklin Smith Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cadwallader Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students · 1.0 km away
Evergreen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students · 1.5 km away
John J. Montgomery Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students · 1.6 km away
Silver Creek High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,139 students · 1.8 km away
Ramblewood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students · 2.1 km away
Millbrook Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students · 2.4 km away
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
727 students · 2.5 km away
Holly Oak Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students · 2.7 km away
Chaboya Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
815 students · 2.8 km away
George V. LeyVa Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students · 3.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Franklin Smith Elementary a good school?
James Franklin Smith Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #234 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Franklin Smith Elementary rank in California?
James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks #234 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #4537 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary?
James Franklin Smith Elementary had 595 students in 2025.
Is James Franklin Smith Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Franklin Smith Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Franklin Smith Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.