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Enrollment
508
Elementary
DISTRICT 383 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY·NCES 061437008352
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
665 Wool Creek Dr., San Jose, CA 95112 · (408) 283-6086 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL508 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 56% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
420 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 49 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 68 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 67 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 72 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 60 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (36) is 40% smaller than its 8th grade class (60).
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
41.0%
CA avg 49.1% . -11.0pp since 2014
Math
35.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -12.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 11 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 17.8% | 23.2% | 22.6% | 36.4% |
| Math | 19.6% | 15.7% | 24.7% | 40.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| 2023-24 | 46.1% | 36.5% |
| 2022-23 | 46.6% | 36.0% |
| 2021-22 | 44.3% | 32.8% |
| 2018-19 | 53.7% | 44.6% |
| 2017-18 | 59.6% | 45.6% |
| 2016-17 | 59.4% | 49.4% |
| 2015-16 | 60.0% | 53.0% |
| 2014-15 | 52.0% | 48.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
39.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 39% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 31% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary's state test result (39.4% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary this school | 508 | 82.7% | 39.4% |
| Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary Garden Grove | 447 | 84.8% | 41.8% |
| Parkview Elementary Garden Grove | 433 | 79.7% | 53.9% |
| Brookhurst Elementary Garden Grove | 427 | 83.6% | 43.4% |
| Gilbert Elementary Garden Grove | 515 | 78.6% | 55.1% |
| Earl Warren Elementary Garden Grove | 474 | 82.7% | 42.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.4% | #2,551 of 5,151 | #153 of 226 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.3% | #2,716 of 5,172 ▼ 253 | #161 of 226 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #2,826 of 5,172 ▼ 639 | #151 of 226 ▼ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.4pp | #1,670 of 5,116 | #126 of 225 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 508 | #2,331 of 5,915 | #66 of 255 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.0:1 | #3,009 of 5,352 | #161 of 247 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.5% | #2,185 of 5,354 | #128 of 247 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.7% | #1,901 of 5,625 | #18 of 252 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.4% | #236 of 3,837 | #18 of 189 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
508
-156 (-23%) vs 2020
-32% since 2000-01, when it was 749
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 23.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 508 | 22.1 | 23.0:1 | 83% (420) |
| 2023-24 | 519 | 24.7 | 21.0:1 | 62% (323) |
| 2022-23 | 633 | 31 | 20.4:1 | 49% (312) |
| 2020-21 | 664 | 28 | 23.7:1 | 58% (383) |
| 2017-18 | 799 | 37.3 | 21.4:1 | 64% (510) |
| 2015-16 | 873 | 34 | 25.7:1 | 69% (600) |
| 2010-11 | 865 | N/A | N/A | 70% (603) |
| 2000-01 | 749 | 39 | 19.2:1 | 62% (468) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 36% (799 to 508); teachers down 41% (37.3 to 22.1).
About Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, California. It covers kindergarten through 8, with a total enrollment of 508 students.
District-wide, Franklin-McKinley Elementary has 16 schools and 5,663 students.
A majority of students at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary, 57%, are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 32% Asian, 4% White, and 4% multiracial. Among all residents of Santa Clara County, the Hispanic share is about 25%. By the diversity index, Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary comes in at 56%.
Federal staffing data show 22.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary and a ratio of 23.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 83% of enrollment. That rate is above the 37% average among public schools in Santa Clara County.
The allk12 Grade for Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is B. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 56% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary posts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 39.4%, compared with a predicted 31.1%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of California schools on BeatsExpectations.
Santa Clara County has about 1,902,047 residents, and median household income is about $164,281, about 57% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 412 public schools in Santa Clara County, with a combined enrollment of about 230,059.
College Connection Academy is the public school closest to Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary, about 0.4 miles away. Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary ranks 3rd of 7 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 39.4% against a local average of 39.7%.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal counts put enrollment at 664 in 2020-21 and 508 in 2024-25, a 23% decrease.
Community posts for Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
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- Stonegate ElementaryElementary · 500 students
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- G. W. Hellyer ElementaryElementary · 387 students
Other schools in San Jose
- Evergreen Valley HighHigh · 2,703 students
- Independence HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Silver Creek HighHigh · 2,139 students
- Santa Teresa HighHigh · 2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills HighHigh · 1,918 students
- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Nearby schools
- College Connection Academy0.4 mi · 213
- Luis Valdez Leadership Academy0.4 mi · 225
- Yerba Buena High0.4 mi · 1,612
- Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary0.7 mi · 422
- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory0.7 mi · 554
- Robert F. Kennedy Elementary0.7 mi · 300
Frequently asked questions
About Shirakawa (George Sr.) ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary enrolls approximately 508 students in grades KG-08.
Is Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is approximately 23.0:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
At Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary, the student body is approximately 4% White, 57% Hispanic, 2% Black, 32% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary public or private?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Franklin-McKinley Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.