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#5843 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin-mckinley Elementary · San Jose, CA
A Franklin-mckinley Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
665 Wool Creek Dr., San Jose, CA 95112
- Math 36% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,649
Median home value
$956,300
Median rent
$2,095/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha: Cornerstone Academy PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Jeanne R. Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Robert F. Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin-mckinley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary is listed in Franklin-McKinley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Franklin-mckinley Elementary, serving approximately 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,843 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary
What grades does Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary serve?
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary?
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary rank in CA?
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary ranks #5,843 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary?
62.2% of students at Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (408) 283-6086
- Area population (ZIP 95112)
- 56,766
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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