Orin C Smith Elementary School
Chehalis, WA · Chehalis School District · Grades 3-5
640th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
Orin C Smith Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Orin C Smith Elementary School 640th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — declining.
Orin C Smith Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 651 students tested
Orin C Smith Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 659 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 70.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 21.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Orin C Smith Elementary School
Typical home value $476K in zip 98532 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Orin C Smith Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Jefferson Lincoln ElementaryCentralia School District · 4.6 mi away1,112th of 1,174
ELA 22% · Math 19% - 4Napavine ElementaryNapavine School District · 4.7 mi away760th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 5Washington Elementary SchoolCentralia School District · 4.7 mi away694th of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 9Adna Elementary SchoolAdna School District · 5.5 mi away169th of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 3Edison ElementaryCentralia School District · 5.7 mi away831st of 1,174
ELA 39% · Math 34% - 3Fords Prairie ElementaryCentralia School District · 6.8 mi away833rd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 7Evaline Elementary SchoolEvaline School District · 7 mi away459th of 1,174
ELA 50% · Math 54% - 2Oakview Elementary SchoolCentralia School District · 7 mi away1,026th of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Orin C Smith Elementary School in?
Orin C Smith Elementary School is part of the Chehalis School District district in Chehalis, Washington.
Is Orin C Smith Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orin C Smith Elementary School 640th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orin C Smith Elementary School?
White 71%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 5%, Black 1% (659 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orin C Smith Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98532 is $476K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.