Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bobbie Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bobbie Smith Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bobbie Smith Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bobbie Smith Elementary School?
698 students attend Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bobbie Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bobbie Smith Elementary School?
Bobbie Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bobbie Smith Elementary School offer ?
Bobbie Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bobbie Smith Elementary School part of?
Bobbie Smith Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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