Very Good
#225 of 863 schools in MS
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Ann Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Madison Co School Dist · Ridgeland, MS
A Madison Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
306 S. PEAR ORCHARD ROAD, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ann Smith Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgeland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,552
Median home value
$259,900
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Madison Ridgeland AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,230 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Madison Avenue Lower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ann Smith Elementary is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ann Smith Elementary
Ann Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgeland, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 737 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ann Smith Elementary
What grades does Ann Smith Elementary serve?
Ann Smith Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ann Smith Elementary?
Ann Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Smith Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ann Smith Elementary rank in MS?
Ann Smith Elementary ranks #225 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ann Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ann Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ann Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, Ann Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ann Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ann Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ann Smith Elementary?
72.9% of students at Ann Smith Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (601) 856-6621
- Area population (ZIP 39157)
- 24,547
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 39157; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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