Smithfield Elementary School

3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smithfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smithfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Smithfield Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Smithfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1014 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smithfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smithfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Smithfield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina 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 Smithfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Smithfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smithfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithfield Elementary School's ranking?
Smithfield Elementary School is ranked #1014 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Smithfield Elementary School often compared to?
Smithfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pineville Elementary School, Beverly Woods Elementary School, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Smithfield Elementary School?
633 students attend Smithfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Smithfield Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield Elementary School?
Smithfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smithfield Elementary School offer ?
Smithfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smithfield Elementary School part of?
Smithfield Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Smithfield Elementary School located?
Smithfield Elementary School is located in the Cameron Wood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Cameron Wood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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