SMYRNA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Smyrna Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutherford County school district, located in Smyrna, TN with about 646 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, Smyrna Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Smyrna Primary School, located at 200 Walnut Street in Smyrna, Tennessee, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Rutherford County School District. As a primary-level school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can build the essential skills necessary for their future academic success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Smyrna Primary is integrated into the broader Rutherford County school system, benefiting from district-wide resources and standards designed to promote student achievement. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the community to enhance the learning experience. For families interested in specific school programs, policies, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence at [sps.rcschools.net](http://sps.rcschools.net/), which serves as a central hub for school-related communication and information.
For more information, contact Smyrna Primary at (615) 459-3161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3161
http://sps.rcschools.net/
SMYRNA PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smyrna, TN with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rutherford County
- Total Students:
- 646
- Teachers:
- 43.8
- 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 646 students
- White
- 47.7%
- Black or African American
- 20.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- 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.