Smith Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 · Wake County Schools
#883 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#40492 of 50,301 nationally
About Smith Elementary
Smith Elementary is a public elementary located in Raleigh, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 596 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 883rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 596.
There are 93 schools in Raleigh; Smith Elementary ranks 78th of 93 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 Smith Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students · 1.7 km away
Swift Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 1.7 km away
Vandora Springs Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 2.7 km away
Longleaf School of the Arts
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students · 2.8 km away
Timber Drive Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students · 2.9 km away
North Garner Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students · 3.8 km away
RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
484 students · 4.2 km away
Aversboro Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 4.3 km away
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–13
348 students · 4.6 km away
Creech Road Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hilburn Drive Academy
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
596 students
Gibsonville Elementary
Gibsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Conn Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Tabor City School
Tabor City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
598 students
Woodland Heights Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith Elementary a good school?
Smith Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #883 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smith Elementary ranks #883 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #40492 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith Elementary?
Smith Elementary had 596 students in 2025.
Is Smith Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Smith Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.