SOUTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South 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 556 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, South Smithfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

South Smithfield Elementary School is a public primary school located in Smithfield, North Carolina, serving students within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success while encouraging a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for communication, providing families with essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. As a key part of the local Smithfield neighborhood, South Smithfield Elementary focuses on maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and engage with their local community. Through its partnership with the Johnston County school system, the institution remains dedicated to meeting state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners.

For more information, contact South Smithfield Elementary at (919) 934-8979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.