Is Orin C Smith Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Orin C Smith Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 659 students attended Orin C Smith Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Orin C Smith Elementary School?

Students at Orin C Smith Elementary School are 71% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Orin C Smith Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Orin C Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Chehalis Middle School High : W F West High School

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:
628^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,343

Students who attend Orin C Smith Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 659

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orin C Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orin C Smith Elementary School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Orin C Smith Elementary School employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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
2019	52.38	547^th	1130	51.6%
2021	40.68	618^th	1107	44.2%
2022	39.72	688^th	1169	41.1%
2023	51.61	521^st	1169	55.4%
2024	44.33	628^th	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
2019	45.93	181^st	303	40.3%
2021	35.37	77^th	128	39.8%
2022	29.93	186^th	252	26.2%
2023	18.88	174^th	194	10.3%
2024	37.71	132^nd	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
2019	17.88	535^th	566	5.5%
2022	12.53	474^th	478	0.8%
2023	12.00	299^th	308	2.9%
2024	13.11	326^th	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
2019	60.73	351^st	979	64.1%
2021	43.98	450^th	854	47.3%
2022	41.54	608^th	1019	40.3%
2023	59.36	356^th	1013	64.9%
2024	51.53	481^st	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	5^th	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
2019	59.64	439^th	1068	58.9%
2021	37.58	598^th	1008	40.7%
2022	40.29	649^th	1100	41.0%
2023	48.90	535^th	1094	51.1%
2024	45.67	570^th	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
2019	45.96	601^st	1075	44.1%
2021	42.14	560^th	1025	45.4%
2022	39.06	650^th	1113	41.6%
2023	52.50	481^st	1099	56.2%
2024	41.87	627^th	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
2019	47.12	364^th	697	47.8%
2021	49.69	197^th	501	60.7%
2022	47.14	325^th	694	53.2%
2023	53.04	282^nd	633	55.5%
2024	42.80	392^nd	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
2019	47.11	575^th	1027	44.0%
2021	29.00	690^th	943	26.8%
2022	32.59	739^th	1031	28.3%
2023	44.01	561^st	1011	44.5%
2024	33.36	706^th	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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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	Total
2019	470	1	5	138	2	2	40	658
2020	483	4	6	130	0	1	45	669
2021	479	7	7	122	1	0	41	657
2022	447	5	1	134	2	0	37	626
2023	469	6	3	150	3	0	34	665
2024	467	8	4	143	2	0	35	659

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

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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
2024	659	35.7	18.4	56.9

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
2024	659	35.7	18.4	56.9

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.

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