Smythe Elementary School San Ysidro CA (2026 List)

About Smythe Elementary

Smythe Elementary School is located at 1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA 92173. The school provides educational services to students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has 617 enrolled students and is considered one of the larger schools in the area. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1, which is considered average for this school district. The school population is comprised of 52% male and 48% female students. Recent results for the school show that 15% of students are proficient in math and 22% are proficient in reading. Smythe is located in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and only offers Kindergarten through 6th-grade education. Smythe is located in the school district that only offers elementary school education. The area is considered to be one of the more affordable areas in southern San Diego County, with homes in the area priced at approximately $460,000. This is a lower-performing public elementary school compared to the other elementary campuses in the area and is considered among the best elementary school in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 22% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

561

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.07%

Asian 0.18%

Hispanic 96.61%

Black 0.36%

Two+ Races 1.07%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.07%

Asian

0.18%

Hispanic

96.61%

Black

0.36%

Two+ Races

1.07%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 561

48.66%

273 Female

50.98%

286 Male

Student Population

561 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

671 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Smythe Elementary Contact Information

Address

1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA, 92173

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Phone

(619) 428-4447

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Website

http://www.sysdschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Students in Smythe Elementary can get ready for an upcoming week of events that will focus on sustainability and community involvement as the school is hosting an upcoming Paper Drive event that will start on March 23, 2026. Parents can also attend the upcoming event of Principal Coffee Chat scheduled on March 25. These events showcase how Smythe Elementary is emphasizing student involvement and school-wide cooperation.

FAQ

Q1. What support services for students are offered at Smythe Elementary?

Ans. Counseling, health, and academic intervention programs for students.

Q2. Are leadership opportunities available for students at Smythe Elementary?

Ans. Yes, leadership opportunities for upper-grade students to participate in student council or classes.

Q3. What is a typical school day for a student at Smythe Elementary?

Ans. A typical school day for a student at Smythe Elementary includes core instruction, recess, and time for special programs.

Q4. Are special education programs offered at Smythe Elementary?

Ans. Yes, special programs for students with learning needs, and individualized programs for each child.

Q5. How does Smythe Elementary School communicate with families?

Ans. Communication is maintained through newsletters, technology, and parent-teacher conferences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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