Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 227 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Smith Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, and just 13.2% were proficient in math. The school spends around $9,334 per student, which is slightly higher than the district average, but its student-teacher ratio of 11.5 is only slightly lower. Notably, 100% of Smith Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of poverty among the student population.

While nearby schools like Lake Elementary and Ida B. Wells Apac School perform significantly better on state assessments, the overall academic performance of the Jackson Public School District remains low. This suggests that the challenges facing Smith Elementary may be symptomatic of broader systemic issues within the district, and addressing the complex interplay of factors, such as funding, teacher quality, and community support, will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213

(601) 987-3525

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,726

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.1%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Two or more races:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 19^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.1%), Hispanic (0.4%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2^nd best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Smith Elementary School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary School is $13,726, which is the 8^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smith Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	63.93	137^th	394	65.2%
2009	57.80	172^nd	392	56.1%
2010	34.42	287^th	403	28.8%
2011	48.14	228^th	418	45.5%
2012	36.70	278^th	414	32.9%
2013	47.87	224^th	408	45.1%
2014	45.63	219^th	394	44.4%
2015	26.89	306^th	402	23.9%
2016	18.35	347^th	394	11.9%
2017	14.73	366^th	406	9.9%
2018	9.99	387^th	404	4.2%
2019	21.36	319^th	397	19.6%
2021	8.70	372^nd	381	2.4%
2022	14.62	336^th	382	12.0%
2023	13.37	345^th	377	8.5%
2024	11.79	362^nd	390	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smith Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	0	570	0	0	n/a	n/a	570
1991	0	530	0	0	n/a	n/a	530
1992	0	436	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
1993	0	439	0	0	n/a	n/a	439
1994	0	459	0	0	n/a	n/a	459
1995	0	408	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1996	0	408	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1997	0	422	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1998	0	398	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
1999	0	455	0	1	n/a	n/a	456
2000	0	396	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
2001	0	487	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
2002	0	458	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
2003	0	458	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
2004	0	447	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
2005	0	465	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
2006	0	425	0	0	n/a	n/a	425
2007	0	448	0	0	n/a	n/a	448
2008	0	464	0	0	n/a	n/a	464
2009	0	401	0	0	0	0	401
2010	1	415	0	0	0	0	416
2011	0	389	0	0	0	0	389
2012	0	388	0	0	0	0	388
2013	0	428	0	0	0	1	429
2014	1	387	0	0	0	2	390
2015	1	423	0	0	0	0	424
2016	0	396	0	0	0	0	396
2017	0	390	0	0	0	0	390
2018	1	355	0	0	0	0	356
2019	0	301	0	0	0	3	304
2020	0	297	0	0	0	0	297
2021	0	260	1	0	0	0	261
2022	0	216	0	1	0	0	217
2023	0	225	0	1	0	1	227

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 Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	570	27.1	21.0	n/a
1991	530	24.0	22.0	n/a
1992	436	21.0	20.7	61
1993	439	26.5	16.6	63.3
1994	459	24.0	19.1	63.4
1995	408	21.5	19.0	64.7
1996	408	21.5	19.0	64.7
1997	422	22.3	18.9	69.7
1998	398	21.8	18.3	69.1
1999	456	24.0	19.0	78.1
2000	396	24.0	16.5	78.5
2001	487	25.8	18.9	81.1
2002	458	25.4	18.0	83
2003	458	25.4	18.0	83
2004	447	25.0	17.9	81.7
2005	465	24.1	19.3	63
2006	425	24.0	17.7	85.9
2007	448	24.2	18.5	91.3
2008	464	25.6	18.1	93.1
2009	401	25.5	15.7	94.3
2010	416	24.1	17.2	95
2011	389	23.3	16.6	95.9
2012	388	22.7	17.0	95.4
2013	429	23.4	18.3	97.4
2014	390	22.2	17.5	98.2
2015	424	22.0	19.2	100
2016	396	20.0	19.8	100
2017	390	22.2	17.5	100
2018	356	18.2	19.5	100
2019	304	17.8	17.0	100
2020	297	16.6	17.8	100
2021	261	15.1	17.1	100
2022	217	18.9	11.4	100
2023	227	19.6	11.5	100

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 Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	570	27.1	21.0	n/a
1991	530	24.0	22.0	n/a
1992	436	21.0	20.7	61
1993	439	26.5	16.6	63.3
1994	459	24.0	19.1	63.4
1995	408	21.5	19.0	64.7
1996	408	21.5	19.0	64.7
1997	422	22.3	18.9	69.7
1998	398	21.8	18.3	69.1
1999	456	24.0	19.0	78.1
2000	396	24.0	16.5	78.5
2001	487	25.8	18.9	81.1
2002	458	25.4	18.0	83
2003	458	25.4	18.0	83
2004	447	25.0	17.9	81.7
2005	465	24.1	19.3	63
2006	425	24.0	17.7	85.9
2007	448	24.2	18.5	91.3
2008	464	25.6	18.1	93.1
2009	401	25.5	15.7	94.3
2010	416	24.1	17.2	95
2011	389	23.3	16.6	95.9
2012	388	22.7	17.0	95.4
2013	429	23.4	18.3	97.4
2014	390	22.2	17.5	98.2
2015	424	22.0	19.2	100
2016	396	20.0	19.8	100
2017	390	22.2	17.5	100
2018	356	18.2	19.5	100
2019	304	17.8	17.0	100
2020	297	16.6	17.8	100
2021	261	15.1	17.1	100
2022	217	18.9	11.4	100
2023	227	19.6	11.5	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,185
2018	$9,334
2019	$9,497
2020	$10,626
2021	$12,646
2022	$13,726

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 319^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 345^th of 377 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)	36	22.5	13.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary School)	18	17.5	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)	25	34.4	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary School)	44.6	24.1	20.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Elementary School)	17.1	35.9	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary School)	11.4	12.8	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary School)	31.5	46.2	14.7%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	304	227	25.3%
African American	301	225	25.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Smith Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Parkway Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3525	227	20	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	225 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.8	362^nd of 390 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.4	345^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.5%	17	26.3	38.3	25.9	13.2	32.3	29.6	40.7	$13,726
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oakpark Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	290	24	12.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%		38.7	239^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.6%	104	31.7	41.0	40.0	22.0	7.7	40.0	43.3	$13,083
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	374	25	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (98.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$13,715
Galloway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	186 Idlewild Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5313	329	23	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	317 (96.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	10.9	366^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.2%		34.9	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%	109	22.2	14.3	37.2	27.7	8.1	22.8	57.1	$12,784
Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Forest Avenue	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3519	273	21	13.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	266 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	30.5	275^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.5%		48.9	188^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.1%	87	42.2	38.3	40.0	33.4	29.8	55.6	62.2	$13,657
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	463	31	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	391 (84.4%)	69 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.2	337^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.6%	42	32.2	25.4	27.5	21.4	15.9	17.5	40.0	$12,487
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	405	32	12.6	100.0%	8 (2.0%)	369 (91.1%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$13,064
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	472 Mt Vernon Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5308	248	21	11.7	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	237 (95.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	44.2	222^nd of 390 public elementary schools	43.1%		53.8	166^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.0%	56	54.6	51.6	47.6	43.2	29.0	42.8	85.7	$13,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Elementary School

How many students attend Smith Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Smith Elementary School.

Is Smith Elementary School a good school?

Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Smith Elementary School?

Students at Smith Elementary School are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Smith Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Lanier High School

What district is Smith Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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