SMOKETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Smoketown El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Conestoga Valley SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 637 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Smoketown El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Smoketown Elementary School, located on Old Philadelphia Pike in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Conestoga Valley School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. As part of the Conestoga Valley district, Smoketown benefits from a commitment to diverse extracurricular opportunities and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and student-centered instruction. Teachers and staff at Smoketown prioritize individualized attention, utilizing a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and character-building initiatives, Smoketown Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive, build lasting friendships, and develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
For more information, contact Smoketown El Sch at (717) 394-0555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, PA 17602-3421
(717) 394-0555
SMOKETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, PA with about 637 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Conestoga Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 637
- Teachers:
- 44.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 637 students
- White
- 56.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.4%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.