Jensen Ranch Elementary vs Katherine R. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Jensen Ranch Elementary Castro Valley, California | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 5,693 | #5107 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4898 of 50,301 | #48137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 16% |
| city | Castro Valley | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 13.9).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 16%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 20%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 73.7%).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.3).
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 Jensen Ranch Elementary better than Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks higher (80.2 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 Jensen Ranch Elementary and Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jensen Ranch Elementary: 373. Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jensen Ranch Elementary and Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Jensen Ranch Elementary is 270th of 5,693 and Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).