Smith River Elementary

Public K-8

 134 First St.
       Smith River, CA  95567-0280


(707) 464-0370

District: Del Norte County Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3612th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,976 Help


Students who attend Smith River Elementary usually attend:

High:    Del Norte High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
White:
26.1%
American Indian:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Smith River Elementary ranks worse than 61.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Smith River Elementary ranks better than 58% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Smith River Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), White (26.1%), American Indian (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith River Elementary is 22.3. 5 elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith River Elementary is $13,976, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Smith River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith River Elementary 3612th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Smith River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Smith River Elementary 1174th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Smith River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Del Norte County Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte County Unified 1188th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith River Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.67 2712th 4809 43.6%
2005 50.31 2181st 4822 54.8%
2006 33.22 3092nd 4818 35.8%
2007 34.72 3242nd 5113 36.6%
2008 22.88 4128th 5113 19.3%
2009 27.27 3898th 5193 24.9%
2010 30.54 3805th 5314 28.4%
2011 15.23 4937th 5377 8.2%
2012 15.06 4953rd 5390 8.1%
2013 19.73 4758th 5530 14.0%
2015 24.30 4194th 5611 25.3%
2016 23.61 4289th 5614 23.6%
2017 21.16 4585th 5692 19.4%
2018 31.83 3684th 5662 34.9%
2019 31.89 3784th 5789 34.6%
2022 25.77 4269th 5883 27.4%
2023 33.36 3602nd 5848 38.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 3730th 5084 26.6%
2019 36.81 3370th 5173 34.9%
2022 30.00 3842nd 5264 27.0%
2023 25.33 4271st 5355 20.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 3643rd 5413 32.7%
2019 40.10 3098th 5492 43.6%
2022 25.92 4133rd 5635 26.7%
2023 30.65 3683rd 5595 34.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 3266th 5431 39.9%
2019 29.37 3841st 5510 30.3%
2022 21.95 4512th 5663 20.3%
2023 44.64 2753rd 5627 51.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.49 3718th 4830 23.0%
2019 33.72 3410th 4963 31.3%
2022 20.85 4453rd 5084 12.4%
2023 24.48 4140th 5079 18.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Smith River Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.87 964th 1769 45.5%
2005 50.78 788th 1777 55.7%
2006 40.39 998th 1804 44.7%
2007 34.22 1281st 1999 35.9%
2008 24.03 1592nd 2005 20.6%
2009 23.22 1652nd 2063 19.9%
2010 20.70 1831st 2179 16.0%
2011 21.46 1866th 2236 16.5%
2012 34.93 1508th 2259 33.2%
2013 54.62 1029th 2379 56.7%
2015 18.00 2081st 2477 16.0%
2016 16.87 2146th 2497 14.1%
2017 27.17 1755th 2508 30.0%
2018 25.30 1810th 2480 27.0%
2019 26.17 1952nd 2715 28.1%
2022 35.29 1615th 2740 41.1%
2023 49.65 1172nd 2788 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 1712th 2230 23.2%
2019 30.35 1677th 2369 29.2%
2022 34.31 1525th 2458 38.0%
2023 39.10 1372nd 2535 45.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.72 1892nd 2262 16.4%
2019 11.66 2221st 2380 6.7%
2022 23.88 1885th 2509 24.9%
2023 46.66 1139th 2535 55.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 1384th 2273 39.1%
2019 40.38 1301st 2407 45.9%
2022 48.27 1112th 2527 56.0%
2023 55.12 928th 2546 63.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 1290th 2072 37.7%
2019 13.17 2063rd 2213 6.8%
2022 44.94 1129th 2359 52.1%
2023 40.83 1245th 2379 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Smith River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.71 1378th 1496 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Smith River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 0 4 52 46 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 209 2 0 64 32 n/a n/a 0 307
1990 210 3 0 76 54 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 223 0 0 95 61 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 214 0 0 90 53 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 208 2 0 105 62 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 185 2 1 123 59 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 178 0 4 118 58 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 178 0 4 118 58 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 170 1 4 119 63 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 142 0 4 110 61 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 137 1 4 126 55 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 113 4 6 123 49 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 114 2 5 113 43 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 99 1 4 130 48 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 99 1 4 130 48 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 83 2 5 154 43 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 85 0 4 141 47 n/a n/a 0 277
2006 86 0 3 143 40 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 85 0 2 150 43 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 90 3 3 143 40 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 79 0 1 146 36 0 3 0 265
2010 77 0 1 155 34 0 1 0 268
2011 60 0 0 148 38 0 5 0 251
2012 62 0 0 148 32 0 4 0 246
2013 60 0 0 145 26 0 6 0 237
2014 77 0 2 126 32 0 5 0 242
2015 77 2 2 130 34 0 3 0 248
2016 79 0 0 128 39 0 3 0 249
2017 88 1 0 117 34 0 4 0 244
2018 79 1 0 108 28 0 4 0 220
2019 74 2 0 105 29 0 3 0 213
2020 97 2 0 121 38 0 4 0 262
2021 76 3 0 119 42 0 5 0 245
2022 68 3 3 119 42 0 10 0 245
2023 64 2 4 122 39 0 14 0 245

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

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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 Smith River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 10.9 26.2 n/a
1989 307 13.0 23.6 n/a
1990 343 13.9 24.6 n/a
1991 379 16.4 23.1 n/a
1992 357 16.7 21.3 41.5
1993 377 16.5 22.8 46.7
1994 370 16.9 21.9 64.1
1995 358 15.8 22.7 59.2
1996 358 15.8 22.7 59.2
1997 357 18.8 19.0 61.3
1998 317 19.0 16.7 65.3
1999 323 17.3 18.7 57.6
2000 295 14.8 19.9 67.1
2001 277 15.0 18.5 70
2002 282 14.9 18.9 80.9
2003 282 14.9 18.9 80.9
2004 287 15.2 18.9 81.2
2005 277 15.1 18.3 75.5
2006 272 14.6 18.6 77.9
2007 280 15.5 18.1 76.1
2008 279 16.2 17.2 78.1
2009 265 15.2 16.4 77
2010 268 13.0 20.6 80.6
2011 251 n/a n/a 81.3
2012 246 12.0 20.5 n/a
2013 237 11.0 21.5 84
2014 242 10.0 24.2 85.1
2015 248 11.0 22.5 76.6
2016 249 12.0 20.7 77.1
2017 244 10.6 23.0 74.2
2018 220 10.6 20.7 80.9
2019 213 10.6 20.0 79.3
2020 262 n/a n/a 66.4
2021 245 11.4 21.3 64.5
2022 245 12.2 20.0 71.8
2023 245 10.9 22.3 70.2

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 Smith River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 10.9 26.2 n/a
1989 307 13.0 23.6 n/a
1990 343 13.9 24.6 n/a
1991 379 16.4 23.1 n/a
1992 357 16.7 21.3 41.5
1993 377 16.5 22.8 46.7
1994 370 16.9 21.9 64.1
1995 358 15.8 22.7 59.2
1996 358 15.8 22.7 59.2
1997 357 18.8 19.0 61.3
1998 317 19.0 16.7 65.3
1999 323 17.3 18.7 57.6
2000 295 14.8 19.9 67.1
2001 277 15.0 18.5 70
2002 282 14.9 18.9 80.9
2003 282 14.9 18.9 80.9
2004 287 15.2 18.9 81.2
2005 277 15.1 18.3 75.5
2006 272 14.6 18.6 77.9
2007 280 15.5 18.1 76.1
2008 279 16.2 17.2 78.1
2009 265 15.2 16.4 77
2010 268 13.0 20.6 80.6
2011 251 n/a n/a 81.3
2012 246 12.0 20.5 n/a
2013 237 11.0 21.5 84
2014 242 10.0 24.2 85.1
2015 248 11.0 22.5 76.6
2016 249 12.0 20.7 77.1
2017 244 10.6 23.0 74.2
2018 220 10.6 20.7 80.9
2019 213 10.6 20.0 79.3
2020 262 n/a n/a 66.4
2021 245 11.4 21.3 64.5
2022 245 12.2 20.0 71.8
2023 245 10.9 22.3 70.2

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

Smith River Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%9.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201686.0%14.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,976

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3784th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3602nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.8%
Ranks 1952nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1172nd of 2788 Middle schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)27.836.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)27.619
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)61.145.5
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)26.923.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)5015.4
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)38.223.9
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)4019.2
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)31.324.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)34.815.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)39.632.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)13.63.9
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)2220.4
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Smith River Elementary)17.411.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Del Norte County Unified)23.424.4
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)37.550
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)4134.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)16.737.5
 20.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)29.224.1
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)39.345.8
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)3631
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)21.425
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)26.216.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Smith River Elementary)30.837.9
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)31.630.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith River Elementary)19.220.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)27.315.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Smith River Elementary)19.227.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Del Norte County Unified)1616.7
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students213245
 15%
African American22
American Indian2939
 34.5%
Asian04
Hispanic105122
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7464
 13.5%
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%70.2%
 9.1%


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High : Del Norte High

Smith River Elementary ranks 3612th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Smith River Elementary.

Students at Smith River Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 26% White, 16% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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