South Smiths Station Elementary School

www.lee.k12.al.us

645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Smiths Station Elementary School is a public primary school located in Smiths Station, Alabama, and is part of the Lee County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades. It operates under the mission of the Lee County School system, which emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens within a supportive learning environment.

The school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Lee County School District to ensure students are prepared for their subsequent academic transitions. As a vital part of the Smiths Station area, the school encourages strong community and parental involvement to help facilitate student success. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or registration information can find comprehensive updates and contact resources through the district’s official website at [http://www.lee.k12.al.us](http://www.lee.k12.al.us).

645

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Smiths Station Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	54
Black	105
Asian	5
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
438 (67.9 %)
Black
105 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
54 (8.4 %)
Two or More
41 (6.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lee County
Phone:	(334)664-4062
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 99