Smithville Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Attendance Zone: Smithville Elementary serves the southeastern part of Smithville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 218.6 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smithville Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Smithville Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
535 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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