West Smiths Station Elementary School

150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877

www.lee.k12.al.us

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Smiths Station Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Smiths Station, Alabama, serving students within the Lee County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the elementary grades. The campus is situated on Lee Road 295 and operates under the district’s broader commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that prepares children for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

The school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum, integrating core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with opportunities for social and developmental growth. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of the Lee County School District, West Smiths Station Elementary aims to cultivate strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility among its student body. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official school district website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us.

811

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Smiths Station Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	86
Black	141
Asian	4
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
516 (63.6%)
Black
141 (17.4%)
Hispanic
86 (10.6%)
Two or More
62 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Lee County
Phone:	(334)664-4050
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
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 38

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 136