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Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary

Franklin-McKinley Elementary · Santa Clara County · 665 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112-2617

(408) 283-6086

6/10
#2852
Rank 2852 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2949 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2989 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #2556 · 54th percentile

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School Overview

Shirakawa Elementary sits in the heart of East San Jose, a neighborhood rich with Latino and Vietnamese cultural roots and a strong sense of community pride. Serving kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, it's a solid all-in-one option for families who want to avoid the middle school transition, with scores that land right around the state middle ground and a science program that edges slightly ahead. Families drawn to culturally connected schools in a lively, working-class corner of Silicon Valley will find Shirakawa a grounded, neighborhood-rooted choice.

Student Demographics

349 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
184 (53%)
Asian
113 (32%)
Filipino
17 (5%)
White
14 (4%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners194 (56%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged291 (83%)
Students with Disabilities44 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

508
Enrollment
22.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
13.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #534 · 91st percentile

281 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found