Katherine R. Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(408)270-6751
- Katherine R. Smith Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Katherine R. Smith Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Katherine R. Smith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8783 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 23% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evergreen Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Alpha: Jose Hernandez Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 1462 students
0.5 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)347-5900 0.5 9-12 1462 - San Jose Alpha Cindy Avitia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 293 students
0.7 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(646)463-3187 0.7 9-12 293 - San Jose Alpha: Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 447 students
0.7 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408)780-0831 0.7 5-8 447 - San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.7 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-8200 0.7 K-5 436 - San Jose O. B. Whaley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 487 students
0.7 miles
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408)270-6759 0.7 K-6 487
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