Emma C. Smith Elementary

www.livermoreschools.org/smith

648 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emma C. Smith Elementary School, located in Livermore, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical development. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, Emma C. Smith Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a positive school culture and consistent communication, the institution strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

648

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma C. Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	131
Black	4
Asian	200
Two or More	57
American Indian	5

White
251 (38.7%)
Asian
200 (30.9%)
Hispanic
131 (20.2%)
Two or More
57 (8.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Black
4 (0.6%)

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:	Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Phone:	(925)606-4750
Website:	http://www.livermoreschools.org/smith
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 140

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 103