SMITHSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Smithsburg Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Smithsburg, MD with about 366 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Smithsburg Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Smithsburg Elementary School, located in the heart of Smithsburg, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Washington County community. As a public school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in the primary grades. The school is known for its role as a central hub in the small-town community, maintaining close ties with local families and striving to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares young learners for their future academic journeys.
Beyond its core curriculum, Smithsburg Elementary focuses on the "whole child," often integrating character development and community involvement into its daily operations. The staff and faculty are dedicated to providing personalized instruction that meets diverse student needs, utilizing the resources of the Washington County Public Schools district. By balancing traditional academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community engagement, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while ensuring that every student feels valued, safe, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Smithsburg Elementary at (301) 766-8329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-9609
(301) 766-8329
SMITHSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Smithsburg, MD with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 366
- Teachers:
- 20.2
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 366 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITHSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.