B+
C L Smith Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
1375 Balboa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 · (805) 596-4094 · Part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Students
528
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about C L Smith Elementary
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 42.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1375 Balboa St., San Luis Obispo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten103
Grade 178
Grade 264
Grade 370
Grade 468
Grade 573
Grade 672
Enrollment over time
371’20
424’21
465’22
484’23
528’24
Up 42.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Hispanic 41%Two or more races 6%Asian 4%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.