James Franklin Smith Elementary vs Silver Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Franklin Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students
Silver Oak Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
| Measure | James Franklin Smith Elementary San Jose, California | Silver Oak Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 5,693 | #106 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4537 of 50,301 | #3300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 595 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 80.8).
- •Silver Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Silver Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Silver Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 10.1%).
- •Silver Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 24.8).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 469.
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 James Franklin Smith Elementary better than Silver Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Oak Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.8 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 James Franklin Smith Elementary and Silver Oak Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Franklin Smith Elementary: 595. Silver Oak Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Franklin Smith Elementary and Silver Oak Elementary rank in California?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is 234th of 5,693 and Silver Oak Elementary is 106th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).