Wellington M. Smith Jr.

www.montereycoe.org

29 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

Wellington M. Smith Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Salinas, California, serving students within the Monterey County Office of Education system. The school is situated on Natividad Road and is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student population. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As part of the broader Monterey County educational network, the school benefits from resources and programs designed to address the specific needs of the local community. The campus environment emphasizes inclusivity and structured learning, encouraging students to develop both academic proficiency and positive character traits. Families interested in specific school policies, enrollment information, or upcoming academic calendars can find further details through the official Monterey County Office of Education website.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

162.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	28

Hispanic
28 (96.6 %)
White
1 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Monterey County Office of Education
Phone:	(831)755-3979
Website:	http://www.montereycoe.org
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 13