East Smiths Station Elementary School ranked #245 in Alabama in 2023, showing overall improvement from #312 in 2021 but a decline from its peak rank of #198 in 2016 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 46% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 827 students in 2022 to 815 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 39%, and 57% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in this New Jersey high school community.
The school served grades PK through 6 with an enrollment of 792 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, consistent with recent years' staffing levels.
Reading and math proficiency showed fluctuating trends with notable recent improvements, but math proficiency declined from a high of 67% in 2016 to 46% in 2023, indicating a need for ongoing academic support.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Smiths Station Elementary School serves the southeast part of Smiths Station, AL, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
East Smiths Station Elementary School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Smiths Station Elementary School's ranking?
East Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are East Smiths Station Elementary School often compared to?
East Smiths Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Smiths Station Elementary School, South Smiths Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend East Smiths Station Elementary School?
785 students attend East Smiths Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of East Smiths Station Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Smiths Station Elementary School?
East Smiths Station Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Smiths Station Elementary School offer ?
East Smiths Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Smiths Station Elementary School part of?
East Smiths Station Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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