Enrollment
648
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livermore, CA
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emma C. Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062211002624
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma C. Smith Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma C. Smith Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211002624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma C. Smith Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma C. Smith Elementary
Emma C. Smith Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Livermore, California, enrolling 648 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the California average.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #78, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Livermore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Junction K-8 (801 students): Emma C. Smith Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and Livermore High (1,827 students) alongside Emma C. Smith Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emma C. Smith Elementary compares
Emma C. Smith Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Asian 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Emma C. Smith Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes Emma C. Smith Elementary.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Emma C. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livermore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Michell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma C. Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Livermore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Junction K-8
Standard public school
801 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Joe Michell
Standard public school
786 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Altamont Creek Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Seco Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emma C. Smith Elementary
How many students attend Emma C. Smith Elementary?
Emma C. Smith Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livermore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma C. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma C. Smith Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma C. Smith Elementary?
21.0% of students at Emma C. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma C. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emma C. Smith Elementary is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma C. Smith Elementary?
Emma C. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emma C. Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livermore on the city page.
Is Emma C. Smith Elementary a good school?
Emma C. Smith Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides Emma C. Smith Elementary, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), Livermore High (1,827 students), and William Mendenhall Middle (876 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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