Gerald A. Smith Elementary

www.colton.k12.ca.us/smith

565 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gerald A. Smith Elementary School, located on Linden Avenue in Bloomington, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the children in the Bloomington area, emphasizing the importance of a structured learning environment and student engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and the fostering of a supportive community atmosphere. By providing resources and extracurricular opportunities, Gerald A. Smith Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining academic standards while addressing the individual needs of their students, working closely with parents and community members to ensure a cohesive and positive educational experience for every child.

565

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerald A. Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	527
Black	23
Asian	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
527 (93.3%)
Black
23 (4.1%)
White
7 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5033
Website:	http://www.colton.k12.ca.us/smith
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 81