Smith Elementary School

Smith Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
370 Old Ivy Rd NE,  Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools
4.1
875 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Forehand
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
11%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
846:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Black
32.1%
White
31.9%
Hispanic
21.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 49 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/8/2025
Our son went to kindergarten for the 2023/24 school year. I wanted to try it first since it was the local neighborhood school before we made a decision on private. Overall, it was very average. There is definitely a strong culture at the school to make learning exciting- I feel like it comes mainly...
1.0 parent
4/30/2025
Our 4th Grader was assaulted and battered by another student at Sarah Smith Elementary leading to a diagnosed moderate concussion. Current administrators at the intermediate campus attempted to sweep it under the rug and deemed it a mutual fight. Unfortunately, we had to visit the doctor, have a mee...
5.0 parent
4/13/2023
My child is in 1st grade at Smith and it is everything I hoped it would be. There is a community culture that fosters family relationships and the learning culture is beyond the classroom. Also, there is diversity and Smith does a good job of celebrating it. My daughter comes home often telling me a...
1.0 parent
2/4/2023
My kid never felt welcomed in this school and he refuse to go to school every single days. I should have known that this is not the right school during the registration process, the staffs are rude and not helpful at all. My kid was bullied and discriminated and we constantly received negative comme...

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Smith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 875 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Smith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,058,780. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cross Keys High School, The Galloway School, Atlanta International School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smith Elementary School.

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