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James Franklin Smith Elementary

2220 Woodbury Ln., San Jose, CA, 95121

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 159 of 7047 in California

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

James Franklin Smith Elementary

2220 Woodbury Ln., San Jose, CA, 95121

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 159 of 7047 in California

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About James Franklin Smith Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 85% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
613
Total Students
$125571
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.38%
Asian 74.71%
Hispanic 11.42%
Black 1.79%
Two+ Races 6.69%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.38%
Asian
74.71%
Hispanic
11.42%
Black
1.79%
Two+ Races
6.69%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 613
49.1%
301 Female
50.9%
312 Male

Student Population

613 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

James Franklin Smith Elementary Contact Information

Address

2220 Woodbury Ln., San Jose, CA, 95121

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Phone

(408) 532-2150

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Website

eesd.org

TOP 159 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James Franklin Smith Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The holidays are bringing joy to James Franklin Smith Elementary in San Jose, California! The school is getting ready for a happy winter break, which will last from December 22 to January 2. Students and their families are encouraged to take part in local events and activities to promote kindness and community spirit.

The school's dedication to helping students grow and get involved in the community is having a good effect. James Franklin Smith Elementary is giving students the tools they need to do well in school and in life by creating a supportive environment. Families looking for a good education will want to send their kids to this school because it is known as one of the best elementary schools in the area.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Students learn to be responsible and polite when they know what is expected of them and get regular praise.

Q2. What does The School do to help parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with families through meetings, updates, and activities that everyone can take part in.

Q3. What makes The School a good place to be?

Ans. A friendly school environment makes students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn every day.

Q4. What kind of teaching does The School use?

Ans. The school uses interesting lessons that make students think critically and take part in them every day.

Q5. What does the school do to make students feel like they belong?

Ans. Every student feels valued and supported when classrooms are welcoming and respectful.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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