Thurman G. Smith Elementary School

About Thurman G. Smith Elementary School

Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to meet the needs of all students. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in art, music, physical education and technology classes. Thurman G. Smith Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams and after-school programs. The school’s staff is dedicated to helping all students reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

Address:	3600 Falcon Springdale, AR 72762
Phone:	(479) 750-8846
Site:	smith.sdale.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	530 students

Overview Thurman G. Smith Elementary School

Thurman G. Smith Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Thurman G. Smith Elementary School

Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.