Smith Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
321 students attend Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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 Deming Public Schools School District.
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