Marvin B Smith Elementary

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/mbses

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marvin B. Smith Elementary School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, is a dedicated public school serving students within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic growth and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of their student population, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and a sense of community responsibility.

In addition to its focus on core academic subjects, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating technology and encouraging active parent and community involvement. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on social-emotional learning, Marvin B. Smith Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while ensuring they feel valued and inspired throughout their formative years. For those interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an updated web presence via the ABSS district portal.

481

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvin B Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	117
Black	109
Asian	12
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	3

White
201 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
117 (24.3 %)
Black
109 (22.7 %)
Two or More
39 (8.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6140
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/mbses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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 15

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 67