Norman Smith Elementary School

740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norman Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norman Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Norman Smith Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Norman Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman Smith Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1253 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norman Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norman Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Norman Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norman Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norman Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Smith Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norman Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Norman Smith Elementary School?
566 students attend Norman Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Norman Smith Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman Smith Elementary School?
Norman Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norman Smith Elementary School offer ?
Norman Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norman Smith Elementary School part of?
Norman Smith Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Norman Smith Elementary School located?
Norman Smith Elementary School is located in the Greenwood neighborhood of Clarksville, TN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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