West Smiths Station Elementary School

About West Smiths Station Elementary School

West Smiths Station Elementary School is a public school located in Smiths Station, Alabama. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Lee County School System. West Smiths Station Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment for our students. We believe that all students should be given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
West Smiths Station Elementary School offers a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their goals. Our curriculum focuses on rigorous academic standards, as well as providing a variety of extracurricular activities to help students develop their talents and interests. We also provide a variety of after school programs, such as sports teams, clubs and activities, to help students stay engaged in learning.
At West Smiths Station Elementary School, we strive to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration. We encourage our students to be active learners and to take ownership of their education. Our staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their individual goals and become successful members of our community.

Address:	150 Lee Road 295 Smiths Station, AL 36877
Phone:	(334) 664-4050
Site:	www.lee.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	847 students

Overview West Smiths Station Elementary School

West Smiths Station Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West Smiths Station Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on West Smiths Station Elementary School

West Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 West Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.50, 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.