THURMAN G. SMITH ELEM. SCHOOL

www.sdale.org

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Springdale, Arkansas, serving students within the Springdale School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and the individual needs of its diverse student population. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by emphasizing core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Thurman G. Smith Elementary is known for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes building a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of the broader Springdale district, the school benefits from the system’s dedication to innovative educational resources and high standards, making it a cornerstone of its local neighborhood.

484

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THURMAN G. SMITH ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	257
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	29

Hispanic
257 (53.1 %)
White
165 (34.1 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (6.0 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)750-8846
Website:	http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 39

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THURMAN G. SMITH ELEM. SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THURMAN G. SMITH ELEM. SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	52.9%
Male	228	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)