East Smiths Station Elementary School

171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Smiths Station Elementary School's student population of 827 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
827 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#312 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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30%
24%
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54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
17%
32%
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White
66%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #312 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend East Smiths Station Elementary School?
827 students attend East Smiths Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of East Smiths Station Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Smiths Station Elementary School?
East Smiths Station Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does East Smiths Station Elementary School offer ?
East Smiths Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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