West Smiths Station Elementary School

Summary:

West Smiths Station Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 870 students in grades PK-6 in Smiths Station, Alabama, which is part of the Lee County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic metrics, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Smiths Station Elementary School's academic performance is particularly strong, with students exceeding state and district proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's African American and Hispanic student populations perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's special education and economically disadvantaged students also demonstrate above-average performance. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school is able to provide a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

While West Smiths Station Elementary School outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, such as Wacoochee Elementary, South Smiths Station Elementary, and East Smiths Station Elementary, it faces challenges related to its growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's free and reduced lunch rate has increased from 38.96% in 2020-2021 to 49.54% in 2022-2023, which may require additional resources and support to maintain its academic excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 150 Stringer Weeks Road
       Smiths Station, AL  36877-2303


(334) 664-4050

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,088 Help


Students who attend West Smiths Station Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smiths Station Junior High School
High:    Smiths Station High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  870

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
African American:
16.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Smiths Station Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lee County School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), African American (16.1%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Smiths Station Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Smiths Station Elementary School is $9,088, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Smiths Station Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Smiths Station Elementary School 171st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See West Smiths Station Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 57th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Smiths Station Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.33 247th 696 64.5%
2014 54.95 307th 695 55.8%
2015 58.04 253rd 691 63.4%
2016 54.56 306th 691 55.7%
2017 54.27 318th 688 53.8%
2018 68.43 211th 680 69.0%
2019 66.86 203rd 681 70.2%
2021 67.59 204th 692 70.5%
2022 73.24 161st 687 76.6%
2023 70.75 179th 680 73.7%
2024 72.70 171st 684 75.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.41 22nd 54 59.3%
2022 65.26 25th 64 60.9%
2024 69.76 24th 82 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.29 177th 280 36.8%
2018 42.20 187th 344 45.6%
2019 52.04 155th 392 60.5%
2021 56.60 125th 398 68.6%
2022 58.19 110th 345 68.1%
2023 55.45 119th 373 68.1%
2024 54.48 151st 395 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.50 354th 567 37.6%
2018 66.35 188th 651 71.1%
2019 72.83 112th 649 82.7%
2021 62.71 213th 653 67.4%
2022 65.09 190th 651 70.8%
2023 64.05 202nd 623 67.6%
2024 64.89 219th 670 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.34 283rd 639 55.7%
2018 69.49 179th 640 72.0%
2019 66.58 183rd 646 71.7%
2021 62.44 226th 656 65.5%
2022 67.12 192nd 656 70.7%
2023 67.25 204th 645 68.4%
2024 68.40 182nd 650 72.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 11th 18 38.9%
2019 50.91 10th 19 47.4%
2021 42.63 16th 25 36.0%
2022 46.60 14th 22 36.4%
2023 57.10 10th 19 47.4%
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Rank History for Male students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.82 318th 639 50.2%
2018 66.48 213th 650 67.2%
2019 65.34 205th 650 68.5%
2021 68.07 185th 669 72.3%
2022 74.11 146th 669 78.2%
2023 69.79 178th 649 72.6%
2024 72.58 170th 655 74.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.20 146th 336 56.5%
2018 83.82 43rd 423 89.8%
2019 75.93 64th 426 85.0%
2021 69.61 92nd 426 78.4%
2022 75.57 59th 426 86.2%
2023 74.36 66th 427 84.5%
2024 78.53 52nd 420 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.88 10th 164 93.9%
2022 86.76 16th 175 90.9%
2023 89.53 19th 184 89.7%
2024 58.36 66th 196 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.35 232nd 369 37.1%
2018 54.85 224th 508 55.9%
2019 52.54 228th 529 56.9%
2021 52.81 233rd 539 56.8%
2022 58.27 202nd 540 62.6%
2023 55.96 218th 528 58.7%
2024 61.10 193rd 535 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 380 380
1989 324 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 378 94 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 390 89 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 385 81 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 430 85 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 466 83 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 571 73 4 4 9 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 571 73 4 4 9 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 630 86 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1998 636 92 0 13 3 n/a n/a 7 751
1999 690 103 0 13 6 n/a n/a 13 825
2000 677 119 1 22 4 n/a n/a 18 841
2001 632 127 2 23 4 n/a n/a 14 802
2002 589 132 10 6 2 n/a n/a 6 745
2003 589 132 10 6 2 n/a n/a 6 745
2004 581 126 3 8 2 n/a n/a 26 746
2005 591 129 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2006 691 143 4 28 2 n/a n/a 7 875
2007 663 150 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2008 616 140 8 20 2 n/a n/a 0 786
2009 562 114 8 29 3 n/a n/a 0 716
2010 559 109 8 29 6 n/a n/a 0 711
2011 582 124 9 29 8 0 0 0 752
2012 585 135 3 15 6 1 16 0 761
2013 624 125 3 14 3 1 26 0 796
2014 621 144 2 32 1 0 35 0 835
2015 634 178 3 36 2 3 46 0 902
2016 661 188 3 50 2 2 43 0 949
2017 617 164 2 65 4 1 33 0 886
2018 599 156 4 56 4 1 29 0 849
2019 586 140 5 58 4 1 18 0 812
2020 603 129 3 53 0 0 66 0 854
2021 587 121 4 69 0 0 66 0 847
2022 603 135 7 78 0 0 57 0 880
2023 591 140 6 73 0 1 59 0 870

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 16.8 22.6 0
1989 395 18.6 21.2 n/a
1990 474 22.0 21.5 0
1991 481 23.0 20.9 n/a
1992 469 27.0 17.3 n/a
1993 522 29.0 18.0 n/a
1994 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1995 661 35.3 18.7 n/a
1996 661 35.3 18.7 n/a
1997 724 42.0 17.2 30.4
1998 751 44.1 17.0 27.7
1999 825 51.0 16.2 36.7
2000 841 55.0 15.3 35.8
2001 802 56.0 14.3 39.8
2002 745 57.0 13.0 40.1
2003 745 57.0 13.0 40.1
2004 746 58.6 12.7 43.6
2005 737 57.0 12.9 44.2
2006 875 60.0 14.5 41
2007 843 63.7 13.2 36.4
2008 786 60.3 13.0 38.8
2009 716 54.7 13.0 43.7
2010 711 50.0 14.2 48.1
2011 752 59.1 12.7 53.3
2012 761 49.0 15.5 51.9
2013 796 54.0 14.7 55.7
2014 835 47.0 17.7 56.2
2015 902 51.0 17.6 57
2016 949 53.0 17.9 53.2
2017 886 53.0 16.7 51.6
2018 849 51.0 16.6 53.5
2019 812 50.0 16.2 49.6
2020 854 47.0 18.1 46
2021 847 47.0 18.0 39
2022 880 45.0 19.5 38.4
2023 870 52.1 16.6 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 16.8 22.6 0
1989 395 18.6 21.2 n/a
1990 474 22.0 21.5 0
1991 481 23.0 20.9 n/a
1992 469 27.0 17.3 n/a
1993 522 29.0 18.0 n/a
1994 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1995 661 35.3 18.7 n/a
1996 661 35.3 18.7 n/a
1997 724 42.0 17.2 30.4
1998 751 44.1 17.0 27.7
1999 825 51.0 16.2 36.7
2000 841 55.0 15.3 35.8
2001 802 56.0 14.3 39.8
2002 745 57.0 13.0 40.1
2003 745 57.0 13.0 40.1
2004 746 58.6 12.7 43.6
2005 737 57.0 12.9 44.2
2006 875 60.0 14.5 41
2007 843 63.7 13.2 36.4
2008 786 60.3 13.0 38.8
2009 716 54.7 13.0 43.7
2010 711 50.0 14.2 48.1
2011 752 59.1 12.7 53.3
2012 761 49.0 15.5 51.9
2013 796 54.0 14.7 55.7
2014 835 47.0 17.7 56.2
2015 902 51.0 17.6 57
2016 949 53.0 17.9 53.2
2017 886 53.0 16.7 51.6
2018 849 51.0 16.6 53.5
2019 812 50.0 16.2 49.6
2020 854 47.0 18.1 46
2021 847 47.0 18.0 39
2022 880 45.0 19.5 38.4
2023 870 52.1 16.6 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Smiths Station Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $851 (9.4%) $8,220 (90.4%) $9,088

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Smiths Station Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 179th of 680 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Smiths Station Elementary School)65.544
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County)62.947.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Smiths Station Elementary School)53.946.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)45.443.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Smiths Station Elementary School)52.440.5
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)46.340.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Smiths Station Elementary School)52.137.8
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)5436.9
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students812870
 7.1%
African American140140
American Indian40
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic5873
 25.9%
Pacific Islander11
White586591
 0.9%
Two or More Races1859
 227.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%49.5%
 0.1%


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Students who attend West Smiths Station Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smiths Station Junior High School
High : Smiths Station High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 870 students attended West Smiths Station Elementary School.

Students at West Smiths Station Elementary School are 68% White, 16% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks 171st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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