C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Obispo, CA · San Luis Coastal Unified · Grades K-6
1,299th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
C L Smith Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks C L Smith Elementary 1,299th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
C L Smith Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 271 students tested
C L Smith Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 484 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.2% | 46.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 37.2% | 38.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 7.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 5.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near C L Smith Elementary
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 93405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near C L Smith Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hawthorne ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 1.8 mi away1,676th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 51% - 8Pacheco ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 2.4 mi away1,678th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 9Bishop's Peak ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 2.4 mi away927th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 62% - 9Sinsheimer ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 2.5 mi away700th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 64% - 10Teach ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 3 mi away49th of 5,659
ELA 91% · Math 85% - 9Los Ranchos ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 4.7 mi away855th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 66% - 10Bellevue-Santa Fe CharterSan Luis Coastal Unified · 4.8 mi away · charter298th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 75% - 9Shell Beach ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 7.1 mi away774th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is C L Smith Elementary in?
C L Smith Elementary is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified district in San Luis Obispo, California.
Is C L Smith Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks C L Smith Elementary 1,299th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of C L Smith Elementary?
White 47%, Hispanic 39%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 5% (484 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near C L Smith Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93405 is $1.10M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.