SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Smyrna Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Smyrna School District school district, located in Smyrna, DE with about 595 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 35 teachers, Smyrna Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Smyrna Elementary School, located on South School Lane in Smyrna, Delaware, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Smyrna School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and personal responsibility among its young student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to build strong academic skills while encouraging students to become active, curious participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, Smyrna Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Smyrna community to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a variety of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on core educational standards, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, upholding the district's broader mission of excellence in learning.

For more information, contact Smyrna Elementary School at (302) 653-8588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977-1399
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SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smyrna, DE with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
595
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 595 students

White
62.9%
Black or African American
26.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.