K M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K M Smith El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area SD school district, located in Nanticoke, PA with about 351 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 24 teachers, K M Smith 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.
K.M. Smith Elementary School is located at 25 Robert Street in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and serves as a foundational part of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young learners. The campus provides a structured environment where students in the early elementary grades are introduced to core curriculum subjects while participating in activities designed to encourage community building and personal growth.
The school is deeply integrated into the Nanticoke community, reflecting the values and needs of the local area. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, K.M. Smith Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels. With a commitment to supporting diverse student needs, the school works closely with families and staff to create a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and consistent progress.
For more information, contact K M Smith El Sch at (570) 735-3740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nanticoke, PA 18634-2099
(570) 735-3740
K M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nanticoke, PA with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greater Nanticoke Area SD
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 24.43
- 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 351 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending K M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.