Alpha: Jose Hernandez vs Katherine R. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose, California | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4959 of 5,693 | #5107 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47614 of 50,301 | #48137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 440 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 13.9).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.2).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez is the larger school with 440 students compared with 373.
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez is a charter school while Katherine R. Smith Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alpha: Jose Hernandez better than Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Jose Hernandez ranks higher (15.0 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alpha: Jose Hernandez and Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez: 440. Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Jose Hernandez and Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 4959th of 5,693 and Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).