Smith River Elementary

Del Norte County Unified
134 First St.
Smith River, CA 95567
258 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Smith River Elementary, located in the small coastal community of Smith River, California, serves as a local hub for primary education within the Del Norte County Unified School District. As a rural school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on fostering foundational academic skills for elementary-aged students. The school is situated near the northern edge of the state, reflecting the quiet, natural character of the surrounding Redwood region.

As part of the Del Norte County school system, the institution follows the district’s broader mission of supporting student achievement through core curriculum standards and community engagement. Families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can access these resources through the official school district website at http://www.delnorte.k12.ca.us.
258
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
24.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    116 (45.0%)
  • White
    79 (30.6%)
  • American Indian
    45 (17.4%)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Del Norte County Unified
Phone: (707)464-0370
Website: http://www.srelementary.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 39
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Redwood Elementary
Del Norte County Unified
452 Students
6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531 (4.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th