Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School serves 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School's student population of 685 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gerald A. Smith Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#5278 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Gerald A. Smith Elementary School?
685 students attend Gerald A. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gerald A. Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald A. Smith Elementary School?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gerald A. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gerald A. Smith Elementary School part of?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
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