Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School served 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
158 students

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%

Black
30%
32%

White
68%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School?
158 students attend Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School?
Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School offer ?
Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School part of?
Jessie Dean Smith Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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