James Franklin Smith Elementary
San Jose, CA · Evergreen Elementary · Grades K-6
269th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
James Franklin Smith Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Franklin Smith Elementary 269th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2015 to 95th in 2025.
James Franklin Smith Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 372 students tested
James Franklin Smith Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79.8% | 74.7% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 11.4% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 10.1% | 5.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near James Franklin Smith Elementary
Typical home value $1.27M in zip 95121 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Franklin Smith Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Cadwallader ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 0.6 mi away1,219th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 5John J. Montgomery ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1 mi away3,114th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 10Evergreen ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1.1 mi away200th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 83% - 10Silver Oak ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1.2 mi away178th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 81% - 9Millbrook ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1.5 mi away742nd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 5Holly Oak ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,868th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 10Tom Matsumoto ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 1.6 mi away324th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 9Carolyn A. Clark ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 2 mi away812th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Franklin Smith Elementary in?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is part of the Evergreen Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is James Franklin Smith Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Franklin Smith Elementary 269th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Franklin Smith Elementary?
Asian 75%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 7%, White 5% (613 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Franklin Smith Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95121 is $1.27M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.