Raleigh Elementary School

Smith County School District
201 White Oak Avenue
RALEIGH, MS 39153
649 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Raleigh Elementary School, located at 201 White Oak Avenue in Raleigh, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Smith County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering the intellectual and social development of students in the local community. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare young learners for future success throughout their academic journey in the district.

The school maintains an official web presence through the Smith County School District’s network, which serves as a centralized hub for parents and guardians. This platform provides essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative updates. By prioritizing communication and community involvement, Raleigh Elementary strives to create a supportive partnership between educators and families to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
649
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    487 (75.0%)
  • Black
    141 (21.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Smith County School District
Phone: (601)782-9507
Website: http://smith.k12.ms.us/s1/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 359
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 89

* 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 98
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 86
Grade 6 65
Gender Ratio