Excellent
#126 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 9% in state
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Elementary School · Lee County · Smiths Station, AL
A Lee County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Stringer Weeks Road, Smiths Station, AL 36877
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Smiths Station Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 49 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Smiths Station Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,555
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| East Smiths Station Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Smiths Station Elementary School is listed in Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Smiths Station Elementary School
West Smiths Station Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smiths Station, AL, part of Lee County, serving approximately 824 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Smiths Station Elementary School
What grades does West Smiths Station Elementary School serve?
West Smiths Station Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Smiths Station Elementary School?
West Smiths Station Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Smiths Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Smiths Station Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Smiths Station Elementary School rank in AL?
West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #126 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is West Smiths Station Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Smiths Station Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Smiths Station Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Smiths Station Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is West Smiths Station Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Smiths Station Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Smiths Station Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Smiths Station Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Smiths Station Elementary School?
51.1% of students at West Smiths Station Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (334) 664-4050
- Area population (ZIP 36877)
- 12,878
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36877; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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