Grace Smith Elementary

Grace Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Niland, CA, part of the Calipatria Unified. The school serves approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten – 4th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.9th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 38% proficiency in math, 3 points below the state average and 40% in reading/language arts, 5 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $17,663, where 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 64 students, Grace Smith Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Grace Smith Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.