Smithville Elementary

www.dekalbschools.net/ses/

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Smithville Elementary School, located at 221 E. Bryant Street in Smithville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, Smithville Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school plays a vital role in the local Smithville community, acting as a hub for both families and educators. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, school events, and academic resources. As part of the DeKalb County system, it adheres to the broader district mission of promoting student achievement and community engagement, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in their formative years.

535

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	93
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
417 (77.9%)
Hispanic
93 (17.4%)
Two or More
17 (3.2%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(615)597-4415
Website:	http://www.dekalbschools.net/ses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 75

Kindergarten 188

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 114