Ann E. Smith Elementary

306 S.PEAR ORCHARD ROAD
RIDGELAND, MS 39157

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Ann Smith Elementary School is located at 306 Pear Orchard Road in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and is a key part of the Madison County School District. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school plays an active role in the Ridgeland community, often fostering a close-knit culture that encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to support student success.

The facility and curriculum are designed to cater to the unique developmental needs of younger learners, prioritizing both structured classroom instruction and interactive, engaging activities. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere, Ann Smith Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to upper elementary and middle school settings, consistently working toward the district’s standards of academic excellence and student achievement.

715

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ann E. Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	203
Black	414
Asian	35
Two or More	8

Black
414 (57.9%)
Hispanic
203 (28.4%)
White
55 (7.7%)
Asian
35 (4.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)

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:	Madison County Schools
Phone:	(601)856-6621
Website:	http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 40

Kindergarten 214

Grade 1 255

Grade 2 206