Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grandview, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 485. The school is part of the Grandview School District, which is ranked 204 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly for certain student subgroups. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.69% of all students at Smith Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and 36.53% in the Grandview School District. The school's performance is especially low for female students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

While Smith Elementary School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending in recent years, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The nearby Mcclure Elementary and Thompson Elementary schools generally outperform Smith Elementary on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. However, one bright spot for Smith Elementary is its performance with migrant students, who have ranked in the top 5 to top 1 of Washington elementary schools in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 205 Fir Ave
       Grandview, WA  98930


(509) 882-8700

District: Grandview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1015th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,445 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grandview Middle School
High:    Grandview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.7%
White:
3.3%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Compare Details Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Grandview School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Smith Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Grandview School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.7%), White (3.3%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 14.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Grandview School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary School is $20,445, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Grandview School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Elementary School 1015th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Smith Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grandview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grandview School District 204th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.83 931st 1026 9.3%
2005 34.72 726th 1031 29.6%
2006 23.03 881st 1051 16.2%
2007 10.24 1010th 1069 5.5%
2008 7.98 1025th 1067 3.9%
2009 5.53 1049th 1072 2.1%
2010 10.54 1030th 1088 5.3%
2011 12.99 1015th 1092 7.1%
2012 9.74 1043rd 1097 4.9%
2013 21.70 949th 1106 14.2%
2015 19.21 912th 1067 14.5%
2016 16.75 913th 1053 13.3%
2017 17.35 915th 1056 13.4%
2018 43.59 601st 1054 43.0%
2019 34.92 767th 1130 32.1%
2021 23.27 839th 1107 24.2%
2022 31.48 804th 1169 31.2%
2023 34.67 768th 1169 34.3%
2024 16.83 1015th 1168 13.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.53 64th 333 80.8%
2019 59.48 55th 248 77.8%
2021 24.62 30th 32 6.3%
2022 56.41 59th 213 72.3%
2023 45.03 113th 254 55.5%
2024 37.78 188th 320 41.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 131st 158 17.1%
2022 15.66 460th 478 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.75 124th 835 85.1%
2019 56.11 426th 979 56.5%
2021 41.82 476th 854 44.3%
2022 49.65 481st 1019 52.8%
2023 53.29 450th 1013 55.6%
2024 30.48 765th 1024 25.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.91 3rd 64 95.3%
2022 82.86 1st 45 97.8%
2023 58.30 5th 26 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 544th 1004 45.8%
2019 40.70 672nd 1068 37.1%
2021 18.96 851st 1008 15.6%
2022 29.82 785th 1100 28.6%
2023 18.72 924th 1094 15.5%
2024 12.87 1001st 1093 8.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 599th 999 40.0%
2019 31.78 762nd 1075 29.1%
2021 25.89 762nd 1025 25.7%
2022 32.75 745th 1113 33.1%
2023 54.78 453rd 1099 58.8%
2024 20.81 918th 1099 16.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.75 253rd 697 63.7%
2021 44.23 237th 501 52.7%
2022 51.91 278th 694 59.9%
2023 58.60 235th 633 62.9%
2024 30.80 467th 651 28.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Open Quote Principle and teachers have a very pro-active attitude for student safety,learning and improvement. Monthly there is a day set aside to encourage parents/grandparents/adult mentors to come into the classroom to observe the daily activities. Afterward, the adult is asked to complete an evaluation form for suggestions and comments about what they observed. Also, there are 'Family Nights' where math games are played by parents and their students to demonstrate and enforce skills taught in the classroom. There are also after-school learning opportunities for students to receive extra help with their assignments on a weekly basis. As a parent, I always feel welcome to come to the school, attend assemblies if I want, or schedule an appointment to speak to the teachers or administration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 153 3 1 229 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 147 3 2 220 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 140 4 3 243 3 n/a n/a 0 393
1991 133 3 3 268 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 127 7 2 294 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 129 1 5 310 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 110 3 4 342 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 110 1 2 357 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 110 1 2 357 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 103 2 4 363 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 94 2 5 394 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 95 1 4 394 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 89 3 3 410 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 76 1 1 413 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 74 1 3 459 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 74 1 3 459 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 76 2 2 440 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 63 2 2 429 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 56 1 3 440 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 46 1 0 454 3 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 41 1 0 470 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 38 1 1 492 2 n/a n/a 4 538
2010 42 3 2 507 4 n/a n/a 1 559
2011 41 0 1 539 2 0 1 0 584
2012 41 0 1 554 1 0 0 0 597
2013 33 2 0 540 1 0 0 0 576
2014 27 0 0 570 0 0 0 0 597
2015 32 0 1 574 1 0 1 0 609
2016 33 0 1 557 0 0 2 0 593
2017 36 0 1 585 0 0 4 0 626
2018 33 0 1 570 0 0 5 0 609
2019 32 2 1 560 0 0 5 0 600
2020 35 2 1 537 1 0 7 0 583
2021 31 1 0 489 0 0 6 0 527
2022 31 0 0 493 0 0 5 0 529
2023 16 2 0 464 1 0 2 0 485

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 Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 17.0 22.7 0
1989 372 15.0 24.8 n/a
1990 393 18.3 21.4 0
1991 408 19.5 20.9 n/a
1992 431 19.5 22.1 n/a
1993 446 19.5 22.9 n/a
1994 459 19.5 23.5 n/a
1995 471 20.9 22.5 n/a
1996 471 20.9 22.5 n/a
1997 473 20.5 23.1 n/a
1998 495 20.5 24.1 n/a
1999 494 21.5 23.0 n/a
2000 506 22.8 22.2 n/a
2001 492 22.8 21.6 n/a
2002 537 26.8 20.0 79.7
2003 537 26.8 20.0 79.7
2004 520 27.0 19.3 83.7
2005 496 27.3 18.2 87.1
2006 500 24.3 20.6 85.2
2007 504 28.5 17.7 94.4
2008 515 28.3 18.2 97.7
2009 538 28.5 18.9 95.3
2010 559 29.8 18.7 97.7
2011 584 30.5 19.1 90.9
2012 597 31.4 18.9 74.9
2013 576 28.8 19.9 88.5
2014 597 n/a n/a 87.1
2015 609 34.0 17.9 78.5
2016 593 28.0 21.1 87.4
2017 626 33.9 18.4 86.9
2018 609 35.0 17.4 85.6
2019 600 34.0 17.6 74.2
2020 583 33.5 17.4 82
2021 527 30.0 17.5 76.9
2022 529 35.5 14.9 85.3
2023 485 32.9 14.7 89.7

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 Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 17.0 22.7 0
1989 372 15.0 24.8 n/a
1990 393 18.3 21.4 0
1991 408 19.5 20.9 n/a
1992 431 19.5 22.1 n/a
1993 446 19.5 22.9 n/a
1994 459 19.5 23.5 n/a
1995 471 20.9 22.5 n/a
1996 471 20.9 22.5 n/a
1997 473 20.5 23.1 n/a
1998 495 20.5 24.1 n/a
1999 494 21.5 23.0 n/a
2000 506 22.8 22.2 n/a
2001 492 22.8 21.6 n/a
2002 537 26.8 20.0 79.7
2003 537 26.8 20.0 79.7
2004 520 27.0 19.3 83.7
2005 496 27.3 18.2 87.1
2006 500 24.3 20.6 85.2
2007 504 28.5 17.7 94.4
2008 515 28.3 18.2 97.7
2009 538 28.5 18.9 95.3
2010 559 29.8 18.7 97.7
2011 584 30.5 19.1 90.9
2012 597 31.4 18.9 74.9
2013 576 28.8 19.9 88.5
2014 597 n/a n/a 87.1
2015 609 34.0 17.9 78.5
2016 593 28.0 21.1 87.4
2017 626 33.9 18.4 86.9
2018 609 35.0 17.4 85.6
2019 600 34.0 17.6 74.2
2020 583 33.5 17.4 82
2021 527 30.0 17.5 76.9
2022 529 35.5 14.9 85.3
2023 485 32.9 14.7 89.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Smith Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201749.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%57.8%56.9%56.9%54.1%55.1%56.0%
201849.5%0.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%52.5%53.5%56.6%55.6%55.6%52.5%
202098.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
202198.7%0.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%100.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202297.2%0.0%0.0%2.8%0.0%100.0%98.6%100.0%98.6%98.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.6%
202398.6%0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%98.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202495.8%1.4%0.0%2.8%0.0%98.6%97.2%100.0%97.2%97.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.5%0.0%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $723 (5.4%) $12,739 (94.6%) $13,462
2020 $1,616 (11.8%) $12,076 (88.2%) $13,691
2021 $1,765 (9.7%) $16,350 (90.3%) $18,115
2022 $2,789 (13.6%) $17,656 (86.4%) $20,444

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 767th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 768th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)55.644.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grandview School District)42.339.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Smith Elementary School)73.359.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Grandview School District)65.462.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)34.323
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grandview School District)39.729.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Smith Elementary School)49.140
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Grandview School District)5644.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)36.637.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grandview School District)42.339.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Smith Elementary School)48.440.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Grandview School District)4543.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary School)21.134.8
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Grandview School District)28.640.2
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)41.635
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Grandview School District)39.237.4
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Smith Elementary School)56.446.2
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Grandview School District)46.635.8
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Smith Elementary School)21.134.8
 13.7%
   All Grades Science (Grandview School District)25.830.4
 4.5%
   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 Students600485
 19.2%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic560464
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3216
 50%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%89.7%
 15.5%


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Students at Smith Elementary School are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Smith Elementary School.

Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Washington elementary schools.

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

Middle : Grandview Middle School
High : Grandview High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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