David Smith Elementary School

WWW.DCS.K12.OH.US

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

David Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Delaware, Ohio, serving students as part of the Delaware City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by balancing traditional academics with social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from its position within the Delaware City Schools system, which is known for its focus on innovation and student-centered initiatives. Families and community members often engage with the school through various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to enhance the overall educational experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, district policies, or school-specific events, the official website provides a central hub for updates and communication.

376

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	19
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
311 (82.7%)
Two or More
26 (6.9%)
Hispanic
19 (5.1%)
Black
14 (3.7%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Delaware City
Phone:	(740)833-1350
Website:	http://WWW.DCS.K12.OH.US
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for David Smith Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for David Smith Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	50.3%
Male	187	49.7%

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