Katherine R. Smith Elementary vs O. B. Whaley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
O. B. Whaley Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
268 students
| Measure | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California | O. B. Whaley Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5107 of 5,693 | #3484 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48137 of 50,301 | #39703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 373 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 31% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O. B. Whaley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 13.9).
- •O. B. Whaley Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •O. B. Whaley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •O. B. Whaley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 73.7%).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.3).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 373 students compared with 268.
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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary better than O. B. Whaley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O. B. Whaley Elementary ranks higher (28.2 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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary and O. B. Whaley Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. O. B. Whaley Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine R. Smith Elementary and O. B. Whaley Elementary rank in California?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 and O. B. Whaley Elementary is 3484th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).