Ann Smith Elementary School

306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ann Smith Elementary School serves 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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Ann Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Ann Smith Elementary School's student population of 742 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
742 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ann Smith Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
21%
4%
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Black
60%
47%
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White
12%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Ann Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ann Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Ann Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Avenue Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ann Smith Elementary School?
742 students attend Ann Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ann Smith Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Smith Elementary School?
Ann Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ann Smith Elementary School offer ?
Ann Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ann Smith Elementary School part of?
Ann Smith Elementary School is part of Madison Co School Dist School District.

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1   6/2/2023
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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