SHIRAKAWA (GEORGE SR.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin-McKinley Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 799 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School is a public school located in the Seven Trees neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Franklin-McKinley School District, the school is situated in a diverse, residential community and is named in honor of George Shirakawa Sr., a long-time local leader and advocate for the community. The campus is known for its relatively modern facilities and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

As a neighborhood school, Shirakawa Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, often serving as a hub for local events and school-wide programs. The curriculum is designed to meet California state standards, with a particular focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, often augmented by technology integration in the classroom. The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, utilizing various intervention strategies and enrichment opportunities to address the varied academic needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary at (408) 283-6086 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.