Smith Elementary

smithes.wcpss.net/

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated on Maxwell Drive, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their transition to middle school. As part of the state’s largest school district, it adheres to the standardized curriculum and educational initiatives implemented by Wake County to ensure consistent academic rigor.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture. Through its official website, Smith Elementary keeps families informed about school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars, acting as a hub for communication between educators and parents. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population in the Raleigh area.

530

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	199
Black	163
Asian	13
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
199 (37.5 %)
Black
163 (30.8 %)
White
127 (24.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)662-2458
Website:	http://smithes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
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 20

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	48.1%
Male	275	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)