Ivan G Smith

15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Ivan G. Smith Elementary School, located on Lobao Drive in Danvers, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Danvers Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. By providing a structured and engaging curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong passion for discovery and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic core, the Ivan G. Smith School emphasizes the importance of character development and civic responsibility, often encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and resourceful, utilizing the district's broader support systems to ensure that all students—regardless of their individual needs—have the opportunity to thrive. For current families and community members, the school's website serves as a central hub for essential information, district policies, and ongoing updates regarding school events and educational initiatives.

389

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ivan G Smith
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	47
Black	30
Asian	11
Two or More	3

White
298 (76.6%)
Hispanic
47 (12.1%)
Black
30 (7.7%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)

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:	Danvers
Phone:	(978)774-1350
Website:	http://danverspublicschools.org/smith/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 57

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 59