Smithville Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smithville Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Smithville Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dekalb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
535 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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