WEST SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Smithfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Smithfield, NC with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, West Smithfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
West Smithfield Elementary, located on Galilee Road in Smithfield, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school strives to create a foundation where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.
As part of the broader Johnston County community, West Smithfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local neighborhood. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. Through its commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.
For more information, contact West Smithfield Elementary at (919) 989-6418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smithfield, NC 27577-4463
(919) 989-6418
http://wse.johnston.k12.nc.us
WEST SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smithfield, NC with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 489
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 489 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 28.0%
- White
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.