Smithfield Elementary School serves 43 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smithfield Elementary School?
43 students attend Smithfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Smithfield Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield Elementary School?
Smithfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithfield Elementary School offer ?
Smithfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Smithfield Elementary School part of?
Smithfield Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 School District.
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