Excellent
#975 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Livermore, CA
A Livermore Valley Joint Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
391 Ontario Dr., Livermore, CA 94550
- Math 76% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma C. Smith Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma C. Smith Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livermore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,218
Median home value
$1,146,700
Median rent
$2,681/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe MichellEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Kings Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–9 | 1.1 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma C. Smith Elementary is listed in Livermore Valley Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma C. Smith Elementary
Emma C. Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Livermore, CA, part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma C. Smith Elementary
What grades does Emma C. Smith Elementary serve?
Emma C. Smith Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emma C. Smith Elementary?
Emma C. Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma C. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma C. Smith Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma C. Smith Elementary rank in CA?
Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks #975 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Emma C. Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma C. Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emma C. Smith Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma C. Smith Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emma C. Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, Emma C. Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma C. Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, Emma C. Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma C. Smith Elementary?
8.0% of students at Emma C. Smith Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (925) 606-4750
- Area population (ZIP 94550)
- 49,610
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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