At a glance
Reported students
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
101
Wellington M. Smith Jr.: 50 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 40
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Salinas. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Monterey County Office of Education. NCES reports 50 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98%) and White (2%). English learners represent 42.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 35%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wellington M. Smith Jr.
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic98%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Monterey County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Monterey County Home Charter
Other · Grades KG–12
255 reported students
Monterey County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
274 reported students
Open Door Charter
High · Grades 09–12
53 reported students
Salinas Community
High · Grades 07–12
101 reported students
Public schools near Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Early Learning Center Other · Alisal Union | Not reported | — | 2.1 mi |
| Santa Rita Pre-K Other · Santa Rita Union Elementary | Not reported | — | 2.4 mi |
| Monterey County Special Education Other · Monterey County Office of Education | KG–12 | 274 | 3.3 mi |
| Monterey County Home Charter Other · Charter · Monterey County Office of Education | KG–12 | 255 | 3.3 mi |
| Toro Preschool Other · Washington Union Elementary | Not reported | — | 9.6 mi |
| Marina Children's Center Other · Monterey Peninsula Unified | Not reported | — | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wellington M. Smith Jr.
What grades does Wellington M. Smith Jr. serve?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Monterey County Office of Education.
How many students attend Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. reported 50 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 40 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 50 students and 4.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wellington M. Smith Jr. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monterey County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wellington M. Smith Jr. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wellington M. Smith Jr. in?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is part of Monterey County Office of Education, based in Salinas, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buckhorn Early Learning Center (2.1 mi), Santa Rita Pre-K (2.4 mi), Monterey County Special Education (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.