Norman Smith Elementary

normansmithelem.cmcss.net

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norman Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving as part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS). Situated on Greenwood Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By aligning with the broader goals of the CMCSS district, the school works to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their foundational years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Norman Smith Elementary functions as a key community hub for families in the Clarksville area. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through diverse classroom activities and resources. Families and community members can stay informed about specific programs, school calendars, and educational initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.cmcss.net/go/NSES.

609

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norman Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	99
Black	228
Asian	3
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
228 (37.4%)
White
206 (33.8%)
Hispanic
99 (16.3%)
Two or More
70 (11.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Yes
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(931)648-5660
Website:	http://normansmithelem.cmcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 39

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norman Smith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norman Smith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	44.8%
Male	336	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)