Smithsburg Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithsburg, Maryland 21783 · Washington County Public Schools
#365 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#25195 of 50,301 nationally
About Smithsburg Elementary
Smithsburg Elementary is a public elementary located in Smithsburg, in the Washington County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 365th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 3 schools in Smithsburg; Smithsburg Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithsburg Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithsburg Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smithsburg High
Smithsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students · 316 m away
Smithsburg Middle
Smithsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students · 583 m away
Old Forge Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 3.4 km away
Wolfsville Elementary
Myersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students · 9.3 km away
Cascade Elementary
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 9.7 km away
Hooverville El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 9.9 km away
Summitview El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 10.0 km away
Waynesboro Area MS
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students · 10 km away
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students · 10 km away
Potomac Heights Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Cold Spring Elementary
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362 students
Sharpsburg Elementary
Sharpsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Carderock Springs Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
361 students
Heather Hills Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
361 students
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Temple Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–8
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smithsburg Elementary a good school?
Smithsburg Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #365 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithsburg Elementary rank in Maryland?
Smithsburg Elementary ranks #365 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #25195 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithsburg Elementary?
Smithsburg Elementary had 362 students in 2025.
Is Smithsburg Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Smithsburg Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smithsburg Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithsburg Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.