Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

www.wayne.k12.ga.us

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School, located in Jesup, Georgia, is a primary educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating various instructional strategies to support students of diverse learning styles, ensuring a foundational education that prepares children for success in later grade levels.

Beyond core academics, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong communication with parents and stakeholders, viewing education as a collaborative effort between the home and the classroom. By offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and resources, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

610

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	97
Black	201
Asian	1
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
261 (42.8 %)
Black
201 (33.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (15.9 %)
Two or More
49 (8.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Wayne County
Phone:	(912)427-1044
Website:	http://www.wayne.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 82

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 70