HAROLD W SMITH SCHOOL
Harold W Smith School is a public elementary school that is part of the Glendale Elementary District (4271) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 798 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Harold W Smith School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Harold W. Smith School is a public elementary school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students within the Glendale Elementary School District. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community involvement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for success in higher grade levels. The school environment is structured to support diverse learner needs, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while fostering social-emotional development among its student body.
Located at 6534 N 63rd Ave, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the district's mission to bridge the gap between home and classroom through active parent engagement and community partnerships. By utilizing the resources and academic frameworks provided by the Glendale Elementary School District, Harold W. Smith School strives to maintain a safe, inclusive learning space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Further information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, and specific academic programs can be found on their official district website at [www.gesd40.org](http://www.gesd40.org).
For more information, contact Harold W Smith School at (623) 237-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4000
http://www.gesd40.org
HAROLD W SMITH SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, AZ with about 798 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glendale Elementary District (4271)
- Total Students:
- 798
- Teachers:
- 42.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 798 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAROLD W SMITH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- White
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.