Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma C. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma C. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Emma C. Smith Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emma C. Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma C. Smith Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma C. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Emma C. Smith Elementary School is ranked #469 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emma C. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Emma C. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Michell, Sunset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emma C. Smith Elementary School?
652 students attend Emma C. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Emma C. Smith Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma C. Smith Elementary School?
Emma C. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Emma C. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Emma C. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emma C. Smith Elementary School part of?
Emma C. Smith Elementary School is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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