Emma C. Smith Elementary

Public K-5

 391 Ontario Dr.
       Livermore, CA  94550-5249


(925) 606-4750

District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,738 Help


Students who attend Emma C. Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    William Mendenhall Middle
High:    Granada High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
Asian:
29.3%
Hispanic:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Compare Details Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.55. (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 Emma C. Smith Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Asian (29.3%), Hispanic (21%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emma C. Smith Elementary is 22.4. 7 elementary schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emma C. Smith Elementary is $6,738. 9 elementary schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emma C. Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emma C. Smith Elementary 385th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Emma C. Smith Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Livermore Valley Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Livermore Valley Joint Unified 326th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emma C. Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.64 601st 4809 87.5%
2005 90.89 446th 4822 90.8%
2006 91.84 388th 4818 91.9%
2007 90.06 513th 5113 90.0%
2008 86.10 695th 5113 86.4%
2009 87.58 610th 5193 88.3%
2010 87.56 600th 5314 88.7%
2011 87.15 630th 5377 88.3%
2012 87.67 571st 5390 89.4%
2013 87.92 585th 5530 89.4%
2015 91.61 537th 5611 90.4%
2016 92.13 494th 5614 91.2%
2017 91.51 545th 5692 90.4%
2018 90.95 574th 5662 89.9%
2019 91.49 556th 5789 90.4%
2021 92.19 128th 1417 91.0%
2022 94.43 404th 5883 93.1%
2023 94.55 383rd 5848 93.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 125th 339 63.1%
2019 56.60 223rd 445 49.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.41 363rd 2416 85.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.34 3972nd 5084 21.9%
2019 51.34 2315th 5173 55.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.00 444th 5413 91.8%
2019 89.96 560th 5492 89.8%
2021 90.19 138th 1267 89.1%
2022 92.80 466th 5635 91.7%
2023 92.29 479th 5595 91.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.83 259th 2128 87.8%
2019 87.60 219th 2585 91.5%
2022 82.92 257th 2227 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 719th 5431 86.8%
2019 90.27 563rd 5510 89.8%
2021 90.14 140th 1272 89.0%
2022 92.60 472nd 5663 91.7%
2023 95.08 300th 5627 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.08 151st 1071 85.9%
2019 71.44 343rd 1149 70.1%
2022 64.16 517th 1154 55.2%
2023 65.50 503rd 1183 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.39 400th 4830 91.7%
2019 91.43 242nd 4963 95.1%
2022 93.86 232nd 5084 95.4%
2023 94.99 166th 5079 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Emma C. Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 819th 2737 70.1%
2019 72.57 719th 2834 74.6%
2022 81.70 385th 2726 85.9%
2023 79.37 446th 2659 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Emma C. Smith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 5 19 15 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 431 8 19 11 5 n/a n/a 0 474
1990 440 8 14 10 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 429 4 17 18 3 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 446 8 17 21 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 444 10 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 461 6 11 21 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 410 6 13 31 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 410 6 13 31 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 437 4 19 31 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 429 5 11 42 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 411 4 17 43 1 n/a n/a 6 482
2000 416 6 25 39 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 389 8 21 40 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 391 10 27 43 3 n/a n/a 2 476
2003 391 10 27 43 3 n/a n/a 2 476
2004 404 15 48 41 1 n/a n/a 26 535
2005 488 15 67 60 1 n/a n/a 40 671
2006 469 11 72 63 1 n/a n/a 48 664
2007 469 7 82 68 1 n/a n/a 60 687
2008 476 7 74 72 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 484 8 63 64 1 15 71 0 706
2010 486 9 66 56 1 6 84 0 708
2011 419 5 65 69 1 3 122 0 684
2012 468 5 78 111 2 2 60 0 726
2013 451 4 82 110 1 2 68 0 718
2014 436 5 93 120 1 1 87 0 743
2015 421 7 89 121 1 2 86 0 727
2016 403 5 98 136 1 2 90 0 735
2017 407 2 115 141 1 2 96 0 764
2018 373 2 128 145 0 2 88 0 738
2019 356 5 142 143 2 2 69 0 719
2020 342 8 143 151 3 0 65 0 712
2021 312 4 146 147 2 2 53 0 666
2022 274 4 167 149 5 3 52 0 654
2023 268 4 191 137 4 1 47 0 652

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 Emma C. Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 19.0 24.2 n/a
1989 474 19.0 24.9 n/a
1990 474 19.5 24.3 n/a
1991 471 19.0 24.7 n/a
1992 495 19.3 25.6 5.3
1993 491 17.0 28.9 4.5
1994 501 17.9 28.0 3.6
1995 462 17.0 27.2 5.2
1996 462 17.0 27.2 5.2
1997 493 22.0 22.4 7.3
1998 488 22.4 21.8 7.8
1999 482 23.0 21.0 6.9
2000 487 26.4 18.4 6.2
2001 459 24.8 18.5 6.8
2002 476 22.5 21.2 5.7
2003 476 22.5 21.2 5.7
2004 535 23.5 22.8 5.7
2005 671 28.0 24.0 5.5
2006 664 30.0 22.1 5.8
2007 687 32.5 21.1 7.3
2008 630 36.4 17.3 7.8
2009 706 34.7 19.7 6.9
2010 708 31.0 22.8 9.7
2011 684 n/a n/a 10.2
2012 726 31.2 23.2 n/a
2013 718 31.2 22.9 8.8
2014 743 28.4 26.1 8.5
2015 727 29.0 25.0 11.3
2016 735 29.0 25.3 10.2
2017 764 28.9 26.4 8.1
2018 738 28.9 25.5 8.1
2019 719 28.6 25.1 7.5
2020 712 n/a n/a 7.3
2021 666 26.0 25.6 6.3
2022 654 28.0 23.3 6.3
2023 652 29.0 22.4 21

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 Emma C. Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 19.0 24.2 n/a
1989 474 19.0 24.9 n/a
1990 474 19.5 24.3 n/a
1991 471 19.0 24.7 n/a
1992 495 19.3 25.6 5.3
1993 491 17.0 28.9 4.5
1994 501 17.9 28.0 3.6
1995 462 17.0 27.2 5.2
1996 462 17.0 27.2 5.2
1997 493 22.0 22.4 7.3
1998 488 22.4 21.8 7.8
1999 482 23.0 21.0 6.9
2000 487 26.4 18.4 6.2
2001 459 24.8 18.5 6.8
2002 476 22.5 21.2 5.7
2003 476 22.5 21.2 5.7
2004 535 23.5 22.8 5.7
2005 671 28.0 24.0 5.5
2006 664 30.0 22.1 5.8
2007 687 32.5 21.1 7.3
2008 630 36.4 17.3 7.8
2009 706 34.7 19.7 6.9
2010 708 31.0 22.8 9.7
2011 684 n/a n/a 10.2
2012 726 31.2 23.2 n/a
2013 718 31.2 22.9 8.8
2014 743 28.4 26.1 8.5
2015 727 29.0 25.0 11.3
2016 735 29.0 25.3 10.2
2017 764 28.9 26.4 8.1
2018 738 28.9 25.5 8.1
2019 719 28.6 25.1 7.5
2020 712 n/a n/a 7.3
2021 666 26.0 25.6 6.3
2022 654 28.0 23.3 6.3
2023 652 29.0 22.4 21

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

Emma C. 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%
201396.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%
201594.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201998.0%1.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202097.6%2.4%0.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emma C. Smith Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emma C. 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 556th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 383rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emma C. Smith Elementary)69.274
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)59.764.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emma C. Smith Elementary)73.177.9
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)60.767.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emma C. Smith Elementary)77.682.6
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)62.261.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emma C. Smith Elementary)77.687.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)58.760.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emma C. Smith Elementary)77.881
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)64.262.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emma C. Smith Elementary)68.863.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)48.350.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Emma C. Smith Elementary)5956.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Livermore Valley Joint Unified)48.849.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students719652
 9.3%
African American54
 20%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian142191
 34.5%
Hispanic143137
 4.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White356268
 24.7%
Two or More Races6947
 31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%21%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emma C. Smith Elementary

Yes. Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks in the top 6.6% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Emma C. Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Mendenhall Middle
High : Granada High

Students at Emma C. Smith Elementary are 41% White, 29% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Emma C. Smith Elementary.


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