Smithville Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smithville Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Smithville Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
82%
60%
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
72%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
580 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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