West Smiths Station Elementary School ranked #261 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #301 in 2021 but a decline from #233 in 2022, reflecting some fluctuations in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 42% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 45% and 49%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 824 students across grades PK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; the school qualified as Title I with 421 students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity.
Minority enrollment was 36%, including 147 Black students, 76 Hispanic students, and 64 students identifying as two or more races, representing notable demographic diversity.
The school maintained a steady graduation rate around 90% from 2013 to 2023, consistently higher than the state average of approximately 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Smiths Station Primary School serves the eastern part of Smiths Station, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 40.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most homes located within about 5 miles of the school and the furthest edge being nearly 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Smiths Station Elementary School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Smiths Station Elementary School's ranking?
West Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Smiths Station Elementary School often compared to?
West Smiths Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend West Smiths Station Elementary School?
811 students attend West Smiths Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Smiths Station Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Smiths Station Elementary School?
West Smiths Station Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Smiths Station Elementary School offer ?
West Smiths Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Smiths Station Elementary School part of?
West Smiths Station Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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