Evergreen Elementary vs James Franklin Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
James Franklin Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students
| Measure | Evergreen Elementary San Jose, California | James Franklin Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 5,693 | #234 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4934 of 50,301 | #4537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 528 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.1 vs 80.8).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 15.3%).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 528.
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 Evergreen Elementary better than James Franklin Smith Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Evergreen Elementary and James Franklin Smith Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Elementary: 528. James Franklin Smith Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Elementary and James Franklin Smith Elementary rank in California?
Evergreen Elementary is 274th of 5,693 and James Franklin Smith Elementary is 234th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).