South Smiths Station Elementary School

About South Smiths Station Elementary School

South Smiths Station Elementary School is an elementary school located in Smiths Station, Alabama. It serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is part of the Lee County School System and is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. South Smiths Station Elementary School has a strong commitment to academic excellence and offers a wide range of educational opportunities. The school has a variety of programs, including a dual language program, a gifted and talented program, and a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a strict no bullying policy and provides students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. The school also has a strong focus on character development and encourages students to become responsible citizens.
South Smiths Station Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a quality education, a safe environment, and a wide range of educational opportunities.

Address:	80 Lee Road 926 Smiths Station, AL 36877
Phone:	(334) 664-4062
Site:	www.lee.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	714 students

Overview South Smiths Station Elementary School

South Smiths Station Elementary School serves 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
South Smiths Station Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on South Smiths Station Elementary School

South Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.48, 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.