KATE M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kate M Smith Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Kate M Smith Elementary School 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.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School, located in Sparks, Nevada, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population, providing a structured setting designed to prepare young learners for their transition into intermediate schooling.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a positive school culture. Beyond its core curriculum, Kate M. Smith Elementary frequently engages students through various extracurricular activities and family-oriented programs, which help bridge the gap between the classroom and the local Sparks community. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to achieve academic success and personal growth.
For more information, contact Kate M Smith Elementary School at (775) 353-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
KATE M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, NV with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 19.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KATE M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.6%
- White
- 11.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.