WEST SMITHS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Smiths Station Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in Smiths Station, AL with about 849 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, West Smiths Station Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Smiths Station Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Smiths Station, Alabama, serving students within the Lee County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the elementary grades. The campus is situated on Lee Road 295 and operates under the district’s broader commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that prepares children for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

The school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum, integrating core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with opportunities for social and developmental growth. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of the Lee County School District, West Smiths Station Elementary aims to cultivate strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility among its student body. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official school district website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us.

For more information, contact West Smiths Station Elementary School at (334) 664-4050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 Lee Road 295
Smiths Station, AL 36877
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WEST SMITHS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smiths Station, AL with about 849 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lee County
Total Students:
849
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 849 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SMITHS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.6%
Black or African American
18.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.