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Wellington M. Smith Jr.

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 4–12
Salinas, California · Monterey County Office of Education
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students50
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
50
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Wellington M. Smith Jr. is a public other serving grades 4–12 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 50 students. It is part of the Monterey County Office of Education district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span4–12
DistrictMonterey County Office of Education
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069102109234

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment50

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)