JOHN REDD SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Redd Smith Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry County Public Schools school district, located in Collinsville, VA with about 290 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 16 teachers, John Redd Smith Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

John Redd Smith Elementary School, located in Collinsville, Virginia, is a primary educational institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Henry County Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive learning environment.

As part of the Henry County school system, John Redd Smith Elementary is committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering student achievement and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through its integration with the district’s resources and curriculum standards, the school emphasizes a structured approach to education, aiming to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages academic growth and personal development for all its students.

For more information, contact John Redd Smith Elementary at (276) 647-7676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.