JJ Smith Elementary

176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

JJ Smith Elementary is a public school located in Enumclaw, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As a core part of the Enumclaw School District, the school is situated in a community-oriented environment, prioritizing foundational education and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff focus on individualized learning, academic growth, and character building to prepare children for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, JJ Smith Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. The school typically features a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students in arts, athletics, and collaborative projects. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, JJ Smith strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning for all its students.

176

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JJ Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	37
Black	2
Asian	20
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
106 (60.2%)
Hispanic
37 (21.0%)
Asian
20 (11.4%)
Two or More
10 (5.7%)
Black
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Enumclaw School District
Phone:	(360)272-5709
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 136

Kindergarten 40