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Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School

665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
It starts with ME!

School Rankings

Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3995 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
36%
34%
44%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School's ranking?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School is ranked #3995 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School often compared to?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen At Steinbeck, Ramblewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School?
519 students attend Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School offer ?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School part of?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School located?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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