SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Smithfield Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 646 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Smithfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Smithfield Elementary School is a public school located in the South Charlotte area and operates as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Smithfield Church Road, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and foundational mathematics while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic core, Smithfield Elementary actively works to integrate the surrounding community into the educational process. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and stakeholders, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact Smithfield Elementary at (980) 343-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210-5908
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SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charlotte, NC with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
646
Teachers:
39.25
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 646 students

White
42.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.2%
Black or African American
23.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.