Roberta T. Smith Elementary School

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School, located in Rex, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating technology into the classroom, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to ensure a holistic educational experience. Roberta T. Smith Elementary works to create a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

781

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	190
Black	532
Asian	16
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
532 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
190 (24.3 %)
Two or More
32 (4.1 %)
Asian
16 (2.0 %)
White
10 (1.3 %)
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)960-5750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	720
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 30

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 164

Grade 5 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	164
Grade 5	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	45.6%
Male	425	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)