SAMUEL SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Samuel Smith Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burlington City Public School District school district, located in BURLINGTON, NJ with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 30 teachers, Samuel Smith Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Samuel Smith Elementary School, located at 250 Farner Avenue in Burlington, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Burlington City School District. It operates as a foundational part of the local community, dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering social-emotional development for students in the elementary grade levels. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, working to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and community involvement within the Burlington area. As part of a smaller school district, Samuel Smith Elementary focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages academic curiosity, personal responsibility, and active citizenship among its young learners.

For more information, contact Samuel Smith Elementary School at (609) 387-5854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.