Lucille J. Smith Elementary School

4521 W. 147th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucille J. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lucille J. Smith Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
50%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
54%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
74%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucille J. Smith Elementary School?
363 students attend Lucille J. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucille J. Smith Elementary School?
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lucille J. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lucille J. Smith Elementary School part of?
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School is part of Lawndale Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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