Ann Smith Elementary School

306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ann Smith Elementary School serves 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ann Smith Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ann Smith Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
24%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
737 students attend Ann Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ann Smith Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ann Smith Elementary School offer ?
Ann Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ann Smith Elementary School part of?
Ann Smith Elementary School is part of Madison Co School District.

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1   6/2/2023
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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