Ann Smith Elementary School

306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ann Smith Elementary School serves 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ann Smith Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
737 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ann Smith Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
24%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ann Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Ann Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ann Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ann Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Ann Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Avenue Lower Elementary School, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ann Smith Elementary School?
737 students attend Ann Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ann Smith Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Smith Elementary School?
Ann Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ann Smith Elementary School offer ?
Ann Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ann Smith Elementary School part of?
Ann Smith Elementary School is part of Madison Co School District.

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1   6/2/2023
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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