Wallace A. Smith Elementary School

Wallace A. Smith Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr,  Ooltewah, TN
Hamilton County School District
4.2
592 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sharon Dodds
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
60%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.5%
State Average
32.2%
Science
30.7%
State Average
37%
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
602:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
65%
Black
12%
Hispanic
11.3%
Two or more races
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/14/2025
This school has really taken a dive, all my kids went here and we are so thankful to be done with it. As long as you have a high functioning kid that has zero issues you will be fine. But if you need any emotional or extra help with learning, RUN. The new principal is clueless.But the school does ha...
2.0 parent
9/19/2021
My daughter came in middle of grade school 5th right before Christmas and she received such minimal help from the teachers. She was coming from another state and she was getting help by another student that teacher assigned her and had to play catch up during recess. I tried to get assistance from b...
5.0 parent
3/9/2020
I am very pleased with the administrators and teachers. My kindergartener is thriving academically and emotionally and absolutely loves going to school here every day. Ample parental involvement during the year and PTA that does a great job raising funds to help the school.
1.0 parent
5/1/2019
0/10 awful school for my child with autism and adhd

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Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ooltewah, TN, in the Ooltewah neighborhood, and is served by the Hamilton County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Wallace A. 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 $502,475. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Hamilton County High School, Hunter Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ooltewah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wallace A. Smith Elementary School.

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