- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smith River, CA
Smith River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smith River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001199
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith River Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Smith River Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Smith River Elementary held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061077001199 · Smith River, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 25.8:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Smith River Elementary held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Smith River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
918 students
- Crescent Elk M
Crescent Elk Middle
507 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
452 students
- Joe Hamilton E 298
Joe Hamilton Elementary
298 students
- Pine Grove Ele 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- This school 258
Smith River Elementary
258 students
What this shows Smith River Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith River Elementary compares
Smith River Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 30.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Smith River Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Norte County Unified reports $19,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith River Elementary
How many students attend Smith River Elementary?
Smith River Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smith River, CA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith River Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith River Elementary?
64.1% of students at Smith River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smith River Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Smith River, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith River Elementary?
Smith River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Smith River Elementary, Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students), Crescent Elk Middle (507 students), and Redwood Elementary (452 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.