Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norman Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norman Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Norman Smith Elementary School's student population of 553 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norman Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman Smith Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
37%
21%
White
38%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Smith Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norman Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Norman Smith Elementary School?
553 students attend Norman Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Norman Smith Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman Smith Elementary School?
Norman Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norman Smith Elementary School offer ?
Norman Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norman Smith Elementary School part of?
Norman Smith Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Norman Smith Elementary School located?
Norman Smith Elementary School is located in the Greenwood neighborhood of Clarksville, TN.
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