Orin C Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Orin C Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chehalis, Washington, serving 665 students in grades 3-5. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with student performance lagging behind the Chehalis School District and the state of Washington in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

One key issue is the significant disparities in performance among different student subgroups. While Hispanic students and students with special needs tend to perform better than the school's overall average, White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, with the school's White students ranking 706 out of 1,009 Washington elementary schools in English Language Arts. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (over 50%) and increasing racial diversity may be contributing factors to these achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools, Orin C Smith Elementary generally performs better than schools in the Winlock School District and Centralia School District, which have lower overall performance and higher percentages of students from low-income families. However, the school still lags behind the higher-performing Adna Elementary School, which is also in the Chehalis area. By addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population and implementing targeted interventions, Orin C Smith Elementary can work to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1240 Bishop Rd
       Chehalis, WA  98532


(360) 807-7225

District: Chehalis School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,343 Help


Students who attend Orin C Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chehalis Middle School
High:    W F West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Hispanic:
22.6%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orin C Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orin C Smith Elementary School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orin C Smith Elementary School is $15,343.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orin C Smith Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orin C Smith Elementary School 628th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Orin C Smith Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orin C Smith Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.38 547th 1130 51.6%
2021 40.68 618th 1107 44.2%
2022 39.72 688th 1169 41.1%
2023 51.61 521st 1169 55.4%
2024 44.33 628th 1168 46.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.93 181st 303 40.3%
2021 35.37 77th 128 39.8%
2022 29.93 186th 252 26.2%
2023 18.88 174th 194 10.3%
2024 37.71 132nd 188 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.88 535th 566 5.5%
2022 12.53 474th 478 0.8%
2023 12.00 299th 308 2.9%
2024 13.11 326th 339 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.73 351st 979 64.1%
2021 43.98 450th 854 47.3%
2022 41.54 608th 1019 40.3%
2023 59.36 356th 1013 64.9%
2024 51.53 481st 1024 53.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.23 5th 13 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.64 439th 1068 58.9%
2021 37.58 598th 1008 40.7%
2022 40.29 649th 1100 41.0%
2023 48.90 535th 1094 51.1%
2024 45.67 570th 1093 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.96 601st 1075 44.1%
2021 42.14 560th 1025 45.4%
2022 39.06 650th 1113 41.6%
2023 52.50 481st 1099 56.2%
2024 41.87 627th 1099 42.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.12 364th 697 47.8%
2021 49.69 197th 501 60.7%
2022 47.14 325th 694 53.2%
2023 53.04 282nd 633 55.5%
2024 42.80 392nd 651 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Orin C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.11 575th 1027 44.0%
2021 29.00 690th 943 26.8%
2022 32.59 739th 1031 28.3%
2023 44.01 561st 1011 44.5%
2024 33.36 706th 1009 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Orin C Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 470 1 5 138 2 2 40 0 658
2020 483 4 6 130 0 1 45 0 669
2021 479 7 7 122 1 0 41 0 657
2022 447 5 1 134 2 0 37 0 626
2023 469 6 3 150 3 0 34 0 665

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orin C Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 658 36.1 18.1 53.2
2020 669 34.8 19.1 52.8
2021 657 37.5 17.5 50.1
2022 626 35.2 17.7 48.2
2023 665 36.9 17.9 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orin C Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 658 36.1 18.1 53.2
2020 669 34.8 19.1 52.8
2021 657 37.5 17.5 50.1
2022 626 35.2 17.7 48.2
2023 665 36.9 17.9 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Orin C Smith Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.7%0.6%1.7%3.5%96.4%96.7%95.7%95.1%96.7%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orin C Smith Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,138 (8.2%) $12,792 (91.8%) $13,930
2020 $921 (9.2%) $9,088 (90.8%) $10,009
2021 $764 (5.5%) $13,097 (94.5%) $13,861
2022 $1,166 (7.6%) $14,177 (92.4%) $15,343

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orin C Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 547th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 521st of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orin C Smith Elementary School)56.349.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)56.349.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Orin C Smith Elementary School)64.459
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Chehalis School District)64.459
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orin C Smith Elementary School)57.150.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)57.150.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Orin C Smith Elementary School)5247.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Chehalis School District)5247.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orin C Smith Elementary School)61.347.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)61.347.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Orin C Smith Elementary School)47.736.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Chehalis School District)47.736.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Orin C Smith Elementary School)54.655.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Chehalis School District)54.655.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Orin C Smith Elementary School)58.249.1
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)61.150.6
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Orin C Smith Elementary School)54.947.5
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Chehalis School District)49.436.3
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Orin C Smith Elementary School)54.655.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Chehalis School District)52.450.9
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658665
 1.1%
African American16
 500%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic138150
 8.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White470469
 0.2%
Two or More Races4034
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%56.4%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orin C Smith Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended Orin C Smith Elementary School.

Students who attend Orin C Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chehalis Middle School
High : W F West High School

Students at Orin C Smith Elementary School are 71% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Orin C Smith Elementary School ranks 628th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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