Smith Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1745 Oregon St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
50-54%
43%
(18-19)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
176 students attend Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Smith Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith Elementary School offer ?
Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Smith Elementary School part of?
Smith Elementary School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.

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