Smithville Elementary School

221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Smithville Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Smithville Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
599 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Smithville Elementary School is 0.33, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
80%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
599 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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