SMOTHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Smothers ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 252 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Smothers ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Smothers Elementary School, located at 4400 Brooks St NE in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Deanwood neighborhood of Ward 7, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. As part of the DCPS network, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of providing equitable, high-quality education and fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a structured and engaging learning environment, often emphasizing community involvement and family partnership to enhance the educational experience. Like many schools in the DCPS system, Smothers works to implement curriculum standards aligned with District goals while offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities. For specific information regarding current academic programs, performance data, enrollment procedures, or recent school initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) or contact the school administration directly.

For more information, contact Smothers ES at (202) 939-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.