KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WASHINGTON school district, located in CHIPLEY, FL with about 914 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 66 teachers, KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Chipley, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the early grades. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its student body for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian participation. Through its official website, the school provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing a structured curriculum and collaborative school culture, Kate M. Smith Elementary strives to serve as a cornerstone of the Chipley community, helping young students reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.
For more information, contact KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 638-6220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1624
(850) 638-6220
http://kms.wcsdschools.com
KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHIPLEY, FL with about 914 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WASHINGTON
- Total Students:
- 914
- Teachers:
- 66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 914 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Black or African American
- 17.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.