Smith Elementary School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Plymouth, Michigan, and is a member of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school serves a local student population with a commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development within a supportive community environment.

As part of the PCCS district, Smith Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative educational framework of one of Michigan’s larger and more established school systems. The school emphasizes fostering a positive learning climate, encouraging student engagement, and promoting strong communication between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded elementary education.

364

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	14
Black	16
Asian	10
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
297 (81.6%)
Two or More
26 (7.1%)
Black
16 (4.4%)
Hispanic
14 (3.8%)
Asian
10 (2.7%)
American Indian
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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-4860
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 76

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 50