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#5221 of 9,539 schools in CA
Smith River Elementary
Elementary School · Del Norte County Unified · Smith River, CA
A Del Norte County Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
134 First St., Smith River, CA 95567
- Math 21% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith River Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith River 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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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
$84,250
Median home value
$326,800
Median rent
$670/mo
College educated
5.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95567; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Joe Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
| Margaret Keating ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | Not available | 95 | Compare → |
| Mary Peacock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | Not available | 252 | 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.
Del Norte County Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith River Elementary is listed in Del Norte County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith River Elementary
Smith River Elementary is a public elementary school in Smith River, CA, part of Del Norte County Unified, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,221 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith River Elementary
What grades does Smith River Elementary serve?
Smith River Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Smith River Elementary?
Smith River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith River Elementary is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith River Elementary rank in CA?
Smith River Elementary ranks #5,221 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Smith River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Smith River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith River Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smith River Elementary a charter school?
No, Smith River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Smith River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith River Elementary?
68.2% of students at Smith River 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Del Norte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (707) 464-0370
- Area population (ZIP 95567)
- 2,349
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 95567; 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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