Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kate D Smith Dar 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kate D Smith Dar 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 Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School's ranking?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School often compared to?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
568 students attend Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School offer ?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School part of?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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