West Smithfield Elementary

www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wses

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Smithfield Elementary, located on Galilee Road in Smithfield, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school strives to create a foundation where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

As part of the broader Johnston County community, West Smithfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local neighborhood. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. Through its commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

494

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Smithfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	264
Black	127
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
264 (53.4%)
Black
127 (25.7%)
White
72 (14.6%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)989-6418
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
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 82

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 81