Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 77%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Franklin Smith Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Franklin Smith Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
74%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Franklin Smith Elementary School often compared to?
James Franklin Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, Carolyn A. Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School?
626 students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of James Franklin Smith Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Franklin Smith Elementary School?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Franklin Smith Elementary School offer ?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Franklin Smith Elementary School part of?
James Franklin Smith Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
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