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PublicElementaryGrades K–8
134 First St., Smith River, CA 95567 · (707) 464-0370 · Part of Del Norte County Unified School District
Students
258
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Smith River Elementary
- Larger classes: 24 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Smith River kids: Del Norte High
On the path
Where Smith River kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–8Smith River ElementaryYou are here
9–12Del Norte Highin Crescent City
Location
Directions ↗














134 First St., Smith River
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten39
Grade 122
Grade 219
Grade 326
Grade 430
Grade 533
Grade 630
Grade 727
Grade 832
Enrollment over time
245’20
245’21
245’22
233’23
258’24
Up 5.3% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 45%White 31%American Indian/Alaska Native 17%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Smith River Elementary from Smith River families.
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452 students23:1
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298 students20:1
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students22:1
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251 students19:1
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.