Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713

www.christinak12.org/SmithES

413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jennie E. Smith Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding community.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school focuses on social-emotional growth and inclusivity. The staff at Jennie E. Smith works to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various school programs, extracurricular engagement, and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school aims to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world.

413

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	107
Black	123
Asian	29
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	3

White
130 (31.5%)
Black
123 (29.8%)
Hispanic
107 (25.9%)
Asian
29 (7.0%)
Two or More
21 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)722-2864
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/SmithES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 58