Smith Elementary School

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Smith Elementary School

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

School Details

Head of School
Michael Forehand
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
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
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Black
32.5%
White
26.2%
Hispanic
26.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian
5.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 54 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/25/2026
We’ve had an outstanding experience at Sarah Smith Elementary. The teachers are caring, engaged, and genuinely invested in helping every child succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally as well.What stands out most is the sense of community. Parents are incredibly involved, the PTO...
5.0 parent
6/25/2026
Sarah Smith has been an incredible school community for our family. We have had multiple children come through the school, and I continue to be impressed by the teachers, the academic expectations, and the way the community shows up for students and families. The IB framework, strong parent involvem...
2.0 other
11/27/2025
they were okay, when i was in 2nd grade in the 2018-2019 school year i was part of the dual language immersion program therefore i had a spanish and english teacher, both were equally as bad, although the spanish teacher pushed me to do better, which i now appreciate, but the english teacher once to...
4.0 parent
11/13/2025
Sarah Smith Elementary is an outstanding school with strong academics, caring teachers, excellent communication, and a safe, welcoming environment. The school’s IB program, focus on the science of reading, and small-group instruction truly support students at every level. Teachers know their student...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 851 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Smith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,090,817. 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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