Emma C Smith Elementary School in Livermore, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Emma C Smith Elementary School is an urban public school in Livermore, California that is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. It serves 661 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.8:1. Its teachers have had 101 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

661 Students

29 Teachers

391 Ontario Dr

Livermore, CA 94550 View local requests

http://smith.schoolloop.com/

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Emma C Smith Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Emma C Smith Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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