Wallace A. Smith Elementary School

6930 Lebron Sterchi DR
Ooltewah, TN 37363

was.hcde.org/

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Hamilton County School District, the school is situated in a suburban community and is known for focusing on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning and personal growth.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Wallace A. Smith Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the partnership between parents, educators, and students. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a key educational hub for families residing in the Ooltewah area.

589

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	67
Black	62
Asian	6
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
397 (67.4%)
Hispanic
67 (11.4%)
Black
62 (10.5%)
Two or More
56 (9.5%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)344-1425
Website:	http://was.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 22

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	45.3%
Male	322	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)