Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South Smiths Station Elementary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
16%
32%
White
72%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Smiths Station Elementary School's ranking?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are South Smiths Station Elementary School often compared to?
South Smiths Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School?
666 students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Smiths Station Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Smiths Station Elementary School?
South Smiths Station Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does South Smiths Station Elementary School offer ?
South Smiths Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Smiths Station Elementary School part of?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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