James Franklin Smith Elementary School

2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
James Franklin Smith Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 665 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 665 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
665 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of James Franklin Smith Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
77%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
83%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
75%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
665 students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James Franklin Smith Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 665 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

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