James Franklin Smith Elementary

595 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James Franklin Smith Elementary, located in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Evergreen School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic focus. It prides itself on a supportive environment that encourages student growth through a balanced curriculum, integrating core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to develop well-rounded learners.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which play a crucial role in maintaining its positive reputation. With a diverse student body, James Franklin Smith emphasizes inclusivity and the importance of preparing children for long-term academic success. Its location in a quiet residential area of San Jose makes it a central hub for local families, providing a stable and nurturing educational foundation for the students in the community.

595

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Franklin Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	66
Black	7
Asian	442
Two or More	47

Asian
442 (74.3%)
Hispanic
66 (11.1%)
Two or More
47 (7.9%)
White
33 (5.5%)
Black
7 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen Elementary
Phone:	(408)532-2150
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 102