SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Smithville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Smithville, TN with about 595 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 43 teachers, Smithville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Smithville Elementary School, located at 221 E. Bryant Street in Smithville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, Smithville Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school plays a vital role in the local Smithville community, acting as a hub for both families and educators. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, school events, and academic resources. As part of the DeKalb County system, it adheres to the broader district mission of promoting student achievement and community engagement, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact Smithville Elementary at (615) 597-4415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smithville, TN with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.