- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redlands, CA
Smiley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smiley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063207004947
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smiley Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smiley Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smiley Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207004947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Smiley Elementary grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 063207004947 · Redlands, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 28.8:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Redlands Senior High (2,189 students)
Smiley Elementary grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Smiley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redlands Senio
Redlands Senior High
2,189 students
- Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley High
2,110 students
- Redlands East
Redlands East Valley High
1,845 students
- Cope Middle
Cope Middle
1,191 students
- Beattie Middle
Beattie Middle
1,072 students
- This school 634
Smiley Elementary
634 students
What this shows Smiley Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smiley Elementary compares
Smiley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 20.2%
Asian 9.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Smiley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redlands Unified reports $17,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smiley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smiley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Redlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crafton Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Lugonia Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Judson & Brown Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smiley Elementary
How many students attend Smiley Elementary?
Smiley Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smiley Elementary?
48.1% of students at Smiley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smiley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smiley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smiley Elementary?
Smiley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smiley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Smiley Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Redlands Unified?
Besides Smiley Elementary, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.