Katherine R. Smith Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Katherine R. Smith Elementary School?
486 students attend Katherine R. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Katherine R. Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine R. Smith Elementary School?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Katherine R. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Katherine R. Smith Elementary School part of?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
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