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#1695 of 1,786 schools in TN
Norman Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County · Clarksville, TN
A Montgomery County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 Greenwood AVE, Clarksville, TN 37040
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norman Smith Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Norman 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksville), 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
$65,331
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Burt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Clarksville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| East Montgomery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 748 | 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.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #40 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norman Smith Elementary is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norman Smith Elementary
Norman Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Clarksville, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norman Smith Elementary
What grades does Norman Smith Elementary serve?
Norman Smith Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Norman Smith Elementary?
Norman Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman Smith Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norman Smith Elementary rank in TN?
Norman Smith Elementary ranks #1,695 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Norman Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Norman Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Norman Smith Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norman Smith Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Norman Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, Norman Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norman Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, Norman Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (931) 648-5660
- Area population (ZIP 37040)
- 62,137
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37040; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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