- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Katherine R. Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061314001496
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine R. Smith Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #122 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine R. Smith Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine R. Smith Elementary ranks #122 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Katherine R. Smith Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061314001496 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 19.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Quimby Oak Middle (857 students)
Katherine R. Smith Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Katherine R. 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
- James Franklin
James Franklin Smith Elementary
595 students
- Norwood Creek
Norwood Creek Elementary
530 students
- This school
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
373 students
What this shows Katherine R. Smith Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine R. Smith Elementary compares
Katherine R. 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
Asian 27.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Katherine R. Smith Elementary is more 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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Franklin Smith Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine R. 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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine R. Smith Elementary
How many students attend Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
68.8% of students at Katherine R. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Katherine R. Smith Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine R. Smith Elementary ranks #122 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 Katherine R. 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.