Paul A. Smith School
287 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Paul A. Smith School, located in West Franklin, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin School District. As a primary-level school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of young children. The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into higher grade levels through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty.
Beyond its core academic instruction, Paul A. Smith School places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between the school, parents, and the broader Franklin community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to thrive. By focusing on fundamental skills and character development, the school serves as a vital hub for local families, striving to create a positive and lasting impact on the educational trajectory of its student body.
Beyond its core academic instruction, Paul A. Smith School places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between the school, parents, and the broader Franklin community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to thrive. By focusing on fundamental skills and character development, the school serves as a vital hub for local families, striving to create a positive and lasting impact on the educational trajectory of its student body.
287
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 249 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White249 (86.8 %)
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Hispanic18 (6.3 %)
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Two or More17 (5.9 %)
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Black2 (0.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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: | Franklin School District |
| Phone: | (603)934-4144 |
| Website: | http://www.sau18.org/o/pss |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 287 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 138 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
22
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
64
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
65
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 67 |
| Grade 1 | 64 |
| Grade 2 | 69 |
| Grade 3 | 65 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 132 | 46% |
| Male | 155 | 54% |
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