Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose, CA · Evergreen Elementary · Grades K-6
4,722nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▲ Improving
Katherine R. Smith Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Katherine R. Smith Elementary 4,722nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — improving.
Katherine R. Smith Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 199 students tested
Katherine R. Smith Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 379 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.8% | 68.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 27.0% | 23.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Katherine R. Smith Elementary
Typical home value $991K in zip 95122 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Katherine R. Smith Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Alpha: Jose HernandezSanta Clara County Office of Education · 0.7 mi away · charter5,518th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 13% - 2O. B. Whaley ElementaryEvergreen Elementary · 0.7 mi away4,592nd of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 24% - 2Alpha: Blanca AlvaradoAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.7 mi away · charter4,965th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 21% - 2Adelante Dual Language AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away4,970th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 14% - 1O. S. Hubbard ElementaryAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1 mi away5,501st of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 9% - 2Jeanne R. Meadows ElementaryFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1 mi away4,808th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 22% - 1Santee ElementaryFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1.4 mi away5,333rd of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 5Windmill Springs ElementaryFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1.4 mi away3,393rd of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Katherine R. Smith Elementary in?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary is part of the Evergreen Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is Katherine R. Smith Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Katherine R. Smith Elementary 4,722nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
Hispanic 68%, Asian 23%, Two or more races 3%, Black 3% (379 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Katherine R. Smith Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95122 is $991K 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.