Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades Pre–K through 4, had a 2023 enrollment of 591 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 30% statewide but declining from #294 in 2019 to #368 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged between 35–39%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 50–54%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 10%, with 255 students (37%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, showing a decrease from higher eligibility rates around 50% in earlier years; total enrollment increased from 414 students in 2003 to 591 in 2023.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in recent years, consistently above the Alabama state average of approximately 88%, reflecting stable core academic outcomes at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School's student population of 591 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Campus Size
240 acres
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
591 students attend Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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