- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
James Franklin Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Franklin Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061314008631
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Franklin Smith Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #18 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Franklin Smith Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks #18 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314008631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
James Franklin Smith Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061314008631 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 24.8:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Quimby Oak Middle (857 students)
James Franklin Smith Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Franklin Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quimby Oak Mid
Quimby Oak Middle
857 students
- Chaboya Middle
Chaboya Middle
815 students
- Tom Matsumoto
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
727 students
- This school
James Franklin Smith Elementary
595 students
- Norwood Creek
Norwood Creek Elementary
530 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
528 students
What this shows James Franklin Smith Elementary reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Franklin Smith Elementary compares
James Franklin Smith Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.9%
White 5.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, James Franklin Smith Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Elementary reports $15,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Franklin Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Franklin Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Franklin Smith Elementary
How many students attend James Franklin Smith Elementary?
James Franklin Smith Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Franklin Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Franklin Smith Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Franklin Smith Elementary?
7.6% of students at James Franklin Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Franklin Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Franklin Smith Elementary is Asian at 74.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Franklin Smith Elementary?
James Franklin Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Franklin Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks #18 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Elementary?
Besides James Franklin Smith Elementary, Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students), Chaboya Middle (815 students), and Tom Matsumoto Elementary (727 students). See the Evergreen Elementary district page for the complete list.