Grace Smith Elementary

Public K-4

 9 E. Fourth St.
       Niland, CA  92257-1005


(760) 359-0636

District: Calipatria Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3792nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,408 Help


Students who attend Grace Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bill E. Young Junior Middle
High:    Calipatria High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.7%
White:
14.7%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Compare Details Grace Smith Elementary ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.04. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), White (14.7%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grace Smith Elementary is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grace Smith Elementary is $11,408.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grace Smith Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Calipatria Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Calipatria Unified 1031st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grace Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grace Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.23 3546th 4809 26.3%
2005 25.14 3618th 4822 25.0%
2006 24.75 3670th 4818 23.8%
2007 25.42 3902nd 5113 23.7%
2008 27.73 3771st 5113 26.2%
2009 36.15 3297th 5193 36.5%
2010 31.31 3753rd 5314 29.4%
2011 40.95 3174th 5377 41.0%
2012 46.05 2874th 5390 46.7%
2013 56.49 2320th 5530 58.0%
2015 28.45 3832nd 5611 31.7%
2016 41.51 2983rd 5614 46.9%
2018 55.40 2267th 5662 60.0%
2019 54.96 2319th 5789 59.9%
2021 12.29 1348th 1417 4.9%
2022 35.11 3453rd 5883 41.3%
2023 31.04 3781st 5848 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grace Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.84 1310th 5084 74.2%
2019 80.64 684th 5173 86.8%
2021 21.50 968th 1110 12.8%
2022 43.34 2737th 5264 48.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grace Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.28 1079th 4830 77.7%
2019 50.10 2279th 4963 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grace Smith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 14 19 85 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1989 140 7 23 84 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1990 122 7 22 93 7 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 119 6 29 93 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 123 8 29 108 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 133 10 26 115 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 130 16 53 93 3 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 112 12 12 145 4 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 112 12 12 145 4 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 98 12 17 125 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 101 17 11 128 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 98 23 7 152 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 87 11 4 135 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 65 11 5 154 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 76 24 9 157 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 76 24 9 157 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 75 15 9 172 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 79 13 10 148 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 74 16 5 128 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 57 9 2 110 0 n/a n/a 2 180
2008 45 1 n/a 71 n/a n/a n/a 0 117
2009 36 5 2 71 0 0 3 0 117
2010 34 2 0 76 0 0 2 0 114
2011 37 7 1 71 0 0 2 0 118
2012 26 3 1 67 0 0 0 0 97
2013 15 2 4 69 0 0 2 0 92
2014 18 2 2 69 0 0 2 0 93
2015 11 2 2 68 0 0 6 0 89
2016 14 0 1 69 0 0 3 0 87
2017 11 2 1 54 0 0 3 0 71
2018 10 5 0 59 0 0 3 0 77
2019 11 5 1 51 0 0 2 0 70
2020 10 5 1 65 0 0 1 0 82
2021 12 5 0 67 0 0 1 0 85
2022 14 6 0 62 1 0 1 0 84
2023 11 6 0 56 1 0 1 0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grace Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 9.0 29.0 n/a
1989 255 10.0 25.5 n/a
1990 251 10.0 25.1 n/a
1991 247 10.0 24.7 n/a
1992 268 10.2 26.2 90.7
1993 286 12.0 23.8 88.8
1994 295 12.0 24.6 87.5
1995 285 13.0 21.9 87.7
1996 285 13.0 21.9 87.7
1997 252 11.0 22.9 89.7
1998 258 11.0 23.5 90.7
1999 283 12.0 23.6 89
2000 238 14.0 17.0 89.5
2001 235 12.0 19.6 85.5
2002 266 11.0 24.2 98.9
2003 266 11.0 24.2 98.9
2004 271 13.0 20.8 98.9
2005 250 13.0 19.2 98.8
2006 223 13.0 17.2 93.3
2007 180 11.0 16.4 97.8
2008 117 8.0 14.6 97.4
2009 117 7.0 14.6 97.4
2010 114 7.0 16.2 96.5
2011 118 n/a n/a 95.8
2012 97 5.0 19.4 96.9
2013 92 5.0 18.4 96.7
2014 93 5.0 18.6 87.1
2015 89 5.0 17.8 93.3
2016 87 5.0 17.4 93.1
2017 71 5.0 14.2 91.5
2018 77 5.0 15.4 92.2
2019 70 5.0 14.0 91.4
2020 82 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 85 5.0 17.0 95.3
2022 84 5.0 16.8 89.3
2023 75 5.0 15.0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grace Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 9.0 29.0 n/a
1989 255 10.0 25.5 n/a
1990 251 10.0 25.1 n/a
1991 247 10.0 24.7 n/a
1992 268 10.2 26.2 90.7
1993 286 12.0 23.8 88.8
1994 295 12.0 24.6 87.5
1995 285 13.0 21.9 87.7
1996 285 13.0 21.9 87.7
1997 252 11.0 22.9 89.7
1998 258 11.0 23.5 90.7
1999 283 12.0 23.6 89
2000 238 14.0 17.0 89.5
2001 235 12.0 19.6 85.5
2002 266 11.0 24.2 98.9
2003 266 11.0 24.2 98.9
2004 271 13.0 20.8 98.9
2005 250 13.0 19.2 98.8
2006 223 13.0 17.2 93.3
2007 180 11.0 16.4 97.8
2008 117 8.0 14.6 97.4
2009 117 7.0 14.6 97.4
2010 114 7.0 16.2 96.5
2011 118 n/a n/a 95.8
2012 97 5.0 19.4 96.9
2013 92 5.0 18.4 96.7
2014 93 5.0 18.6 87.1
2015 89 5.0 17.8 93.3
2016 87 5.0 17.4 93.1
2017 71 5.0 14.2 91.5
2018 77 5.0 15.4 92.2
2019 70 5.0 14.0 91.4
2020 82 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 85 5.0 17.0 95.3
2022 84 5.0 16.8 89.3
2023 75 5.0 15.0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Grace Smith Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201496.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grace Smith Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,408

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grace Smith Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2319th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3781st of 5848 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Grace Smith Elementary)56.321.4
 34.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calipatria Unified)38.828.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grace Smith Elementary)62.528.6
 33.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calipatria Unified)36.535.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Grace Smith Elementary)41.241.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calipatria Unified)31.231.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grace Smith Elementary)41.233.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calipatria Unified)29.931.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7075
 7.1%
African American56
 20%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5156
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1111
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%96%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grace Smith Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Grace Smith Elementary.

Students who attend Grace Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bill E. Young Junior Middle
High : Calipatria High

Students at Grace Smith Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Grace Smith Elementary ranks 3792nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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