Bobbie Smith Elementary School

565 E. Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bobbie Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bobbie Smith Elementary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bobbie Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bobbie Smith Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5004 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bobbie Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bobbie 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 2021-22 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bobbie 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bobbie Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bobbie Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Bobbie Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bobbie Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bobbie Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobbie Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Bobbie Smith Elementary School is ranked #5004 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bobbie Smith Elementary School?
666 students attend Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bobbie Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Bobbie Smith Elementary School located?
Bobbie Smith Elementary School is located in the Poly High neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Poly High.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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