Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(909)876-4250
- Gerald A. Smith Elementary School serves 729 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gerald A. Smith Elementary School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 729 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gerald A. Smith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gerald A. Smith Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5909 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colton Joint Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gerald A. Smith Elementary School is Milor Continuation High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joe Baca (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Maple Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Maple Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 626 students
0.5 miles
751 S. Maple Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5670 0.5 K-5 626 - Bloomington Mary B. Lewis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 720 students
0.6 miles
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909)876-4236 0.6 K-6 720 - Bloomington Ruth Grimes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 632 students
0.8 miles
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909)876-4156 0.8 K-6 632 - Bloomington Joe Baca Grades: 7-8 | 895 students
1.1 miles
1640 S. Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909)580-5014 1.1 7-8 895 - Fontana Dolores Huerta International Academy Grades: K-5 | 336 students
1.2 miles
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5070 1.2 K-5 336
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