Smiley Elementary

www.redlandsusd.net/smiley

594 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Smiley Elementary School is a public school located in Redlands, California, serving students within the Redlands Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside opportunities for creative and social development, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Smiley Elementary places significant value on school culture and parent engagement. The campus works to create a welcoming atmosphere for families and encourages involvement through various school events and volunteer opportunities. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes character development and encourages students to be responsible members of their local community, maintaining the long-standing educational traditions of the Redlands area.

594

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smiley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	304
Black	49
Asian	54
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
304 (51.2 %)
White
146 (24.6 %)
Asian
54 (9.1 %)
Black
49 (8.2 %)
Two or More
36 (6.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Redlands Unified
Phone:	(909)307-5580
Website:	http://www.redlandsusd.net/smiley
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 104

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smiley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smiley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	47.1%
Male	314	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)