Very Good
#2689 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Grace Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Calipatria Unified · Niland, CA
A Calipatria Unified elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1005, Niland, CA 92257
- Math 41% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace Smith Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grace 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,663
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
3.5%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Calipatria Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–4 | Not available | 352 | 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.
Calipatria Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace Smith Elementary is listed in Calipatria Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace Smith Elementary
Grace Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Niland, CA, part of Calipatria Unified, serving approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,689 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Smith Elementary
What grades does Grace Smith Elementary serve?
Grace Smith Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Grace Smith Elementary?
Grace Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Smith Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace Smith Elementary rank in CA?
Grace Smith Elementary ranks #2,689 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grace Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Grace Smith Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Smith Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grace Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, Grace Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grace Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace Smith Elementary?
96.9% of students at Grace 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (760) 359-0636
- Area population (ZIP 92257)
- 2,185
- Area median age
- 37
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 92257; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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