Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy

1359 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Charles L. Smith Elementary School, located in Martinsville, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining strong connections with the local Martinsville community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience through various programs designed to engage students at different developmental levels. The faculty and staff prioritize building a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. As a vital part of the district, Charles L. Smith Elementary works closely with families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.

375

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
355 (94.7%)
Hispanic
17 (4.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	MSD Martinsville Schools
Phone:	(765)342-8488
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 52

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 64