Smythe Elementary

www.sysdschools.org

534 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Smythe Elementary School is located in San Ysidro, California, and operates as part of the San Ysidro School District. Serving the local community near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in their formative years. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

As a public institution within the San Ysidro School District, Smythe Elementary reflects the district’s dedication to academic excellence and inclusivity. The school utilizes a variety of educational resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic initiatives through the San Ysidro School District’s official website at http://www.sysd.k12.ca.us.

534

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smythe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	518
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
518 (97.0%)
White
6 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Ysidro Elementary
Phone:	(619)428-4447
Website:	http://www.sysdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 77