Franklin Elementary vs Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary San Jose, California | Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3162 of 5,693 | #2632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37343 of 50,301 | #32703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 525 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 31.8).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 82.7%).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.9).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 508.
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 Franklin Elementary better than Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 31.8 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 Franklin Elementary and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 525. Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 3162nd of 5,693 and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is 2632nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).