Smithfield Elementary

3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

www.cmsk12.org/smithfieldES

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smithfield Elementary School is a public school located in the South Charlotte area and operates as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Smithfield Church Road, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and foundational mathematics while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic core, Smithfield Elementary actively works to integrate the surrounding community into the educational process. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and stakeholders, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular opportunities.

672

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	196
Black	131
Asian	23
Two or More	37

White
285 (42.4%)
Hispanic
196 (29.2%)
Black
131 (19.5%)
Two or More
37 (5.5%)
Asian
23 (3.4%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6550
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/smithfieldES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 117

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smithfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smithfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	49.7%
Male	338	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)