KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

kms.wcsdschools.com

941 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

941

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	34
Black	148
Asian	3
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
693 (73.6 %)
Black
148 (15.7 %)
Two or More
58 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	WASHINGTON
Phone:	(850)638-6220
Website:	http://kms.wcsdschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 173

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 138