Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#66 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
11%
21%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace A. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Wallace A. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
592 students attend Wallace A. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wallace A. Smith Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace A. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wallace A. Smith Elementary School part of?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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