Smith Elementary

smithes.wcpss.net/

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated on Maxwell Drive, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their transition to middle school. As part of the state’s largest school district, it adheres to the standardized curriculum and educational initiatives implemented by Wake County to ensure consistent academic rigor.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture. Through its official website, Smith Elementary keeps families informed about school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars, acting as a hub for communication between educators and parents. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population in the Raleigh area.

596

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	255
Black	153
Asian	38
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
255 (42.8%)
Black
153 (25.7%)
White
120 (20.1%)
Asian
38 (6.4%)
Two or More
25 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)662-2458
Website:	http://smithes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
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 30

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	47%
Male	316	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)