Very Good
#522 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Smithville Elementary
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Smithville, TN
A Dekalb County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
221 E Bryant ST, Smithville, TN 37166
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN 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. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Smithville 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,650/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithville), 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
$46,713
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–9 | 0.1 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 2–5 | 1.1 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Dekalb West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 456 | 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.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smithville Elementary is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithville Elementary
Smithville Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, TN, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithville Elementary
What grades does Smithville Elementary serve?
Smithville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Smithville Elementary?
Smithville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithville Elementary rank in TN?
Smithville Elementary ranks #522 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Smithville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Smithville Elementary a charter school?
No, Smithville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Smithville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (615) 597-4415
- Area population (ZIP 37166)
- 15,116
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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.
- 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 37166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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