George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School

George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School has dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff.

George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School offers plenty of fun after school activities.

Shirakawa Elementary School is in the Fairgrounds neighborhood.

George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

665 Wool Creek Dr, San Jose, CA

Fairgrounds Neighborhood

Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District

2.3

3.7

633 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Iqbal Chadda

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
33%

Reading Proficiency
44%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

33%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

55.6%

Female

44.4%

Hispanic

54.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

32.5%

White

5.7%

Two or more races

4.3%

Black

2.1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Freshman

5/9/2019

I know people from Shirakawa. None of them are advanced in math. Not because of their wits, but because of the system.

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1.0 parent

8/27/2021

The school is surrounded by campers that are occupied by homeless. The location is in an industrial work area, not child friendly. Children walking to nearby restaurants after school, or walking home, have to pass by these campers. One is parked by the school where kids are told to wait and play on...

5.0 parent

3/16/2020

We feel as long as the current principal is around we feel absolutely confident that the school would be a great school. If that changes then we may have to review our opinion.

5.0 parent

8/10/2018

I absolutely love the staff at this school. The leaders have a passion and drive for learning and compassion for students growth processes. Mrs. Do, first grade teacher is incredible! Mrs. D. Nguyen is an amazing teacher! Mrs. M. Nguyen is fabulous! These three teachers are kind and supportive, help...

5.0 parent

6/26/2018

This is our first year in this school and I fell in love with the environment, integrity, values, events, and academic approach this school has to offer. I am ethusiastic to see my sons grow in this environment and I will make sure I will be involved in every step of the way.

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About Fairgrounds

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List Price Range

$480K - $637K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$680,981

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

71%

Household Income

$69,552

% of College Grads

19.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

867 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

92.0%

Homes for Sale

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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,813 Sq Ft
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