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James Franklin Smith Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
San Jose, California · Evergreen Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students595
Student:Teacher24.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch10%
Title INo
James Franklin Smith
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
595
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
10%-55.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James Franklin Smith Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 595 students. It is part of the Evergreen Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.8:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictEvergreen Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95121
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061314008631

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment595
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.1%
Black / African American75.5%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
75.5%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %10%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)