Smiley Elementary School

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1,258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Smiley Elementary School, located at 1530 GA Highway 57 in Ludowici, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Long County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and active parent-teacher collaboration to support student success. Through its digital presence, Smiley Elementary keeps families informed about school events, academic calendars, and classroom resources. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and a structured learning environment, Smiley Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the educational standards set by the state of Georgia.

1,258

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smiley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	220
Black	290
Asian	2
Two or More	134
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
604 (48.0 %)
Black
290 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
220 (17.5 %)
Two or More
134 (10.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Long County
Phone:	(912)545-2147
Website:	http://smileyelementary.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	1,258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	591
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 215

Kindergarten 362

Grade 1 344

Grade 2 337