Smithland Elementary

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smithland Elementary School, located at 474 Linda Lane in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students through academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Harrisonburg community, reflecting the district’s dedication to diversity and collaborative partnerships. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, Smithland Elementary prioritizes open communication and active parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of a growing, modern student population, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the region.

730

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	457
Black	74
Asian	28
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
457 (62.6 %)
White
140 (19.2 %)
Black
74 (10.1 %)
Asian
28 (3.8 %)
Two or More
28 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)434-6075
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 218

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87