Y E Smith Elementary

www.smith.dpsnc.net/

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Y.E. Smith Elementary School, located on East Main Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a public school serving the local community within the Durham Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, striving to create an inclusive environment that supports academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students reach their potential in a diverse and supportive learning setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating resources that cater to the specific needs of its student body. By utilizing their official website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources, which helps maintain clear communication between the home and the classroom. Dedicated to the success of its students, Y.E. Smith Elementary aims to prepare children for middle school by fostering a culture of curiosity, respect, and academic excellence within the Durham area.

358

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Y E Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	182
Black	145
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
182 (50.8%)
Black
145 (40.5%)
Two or More
15 (4.2%)
White
11 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3900
Website:	http://www.smith.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46