Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C L 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith (C. L.) Elementary serves the southern part of San Luis Obispo, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 57.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C L Smith Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
C L Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C L Smith Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2169 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C L Smith Elementary School's ranking?
C L Smith Elementary School is ranked #2169 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are C L Smith Elementary School often compared to?
C L Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend C L Smith Elementary School?
528 students attend C L Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of C L Smith Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C L Smith Elementary School?
C L Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does C L Smith Elementary School offer ?
C L Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is C L Smith Elementary School part of?
C L Smith Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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