Smith Elementary

Smith Elementary welcomes students in multiple languages and cultures.

Fred A. Smith Elementary is a magnet school just south of Raleigh.

Smith Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1101 Maxwell Dr, Raleigh, NC

Wake County Schools

3.0

3.4

486 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kimberly Mitchell

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
44%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

44%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,032:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.6%	Female 49.4%
Hispanic 40.8%	Black 28%
White 20.6%	Asian 5.8%
Two or more races 3.9%	Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

8/28/2025

School is really nice with highly educated teachers and supporting staff. Library and canteen are well maintained.

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1.0 parent

5/19/2026

By far the worst school in Wake County. The principle Mrs.Smith is the WORST ! She’s disgustingly rude, and tries to play stupid after. She has no respect, concern, or anything for the families that leave their children in her care. The bullying in the school is atrocious and vicious, and nothing is...

5.0 parent

9/4/2025

Love how patient the teachers are with the kids and actually pay attention too the kids needs my 6yr old loves this school and her teachers

5.0 parent

8/28/2025

School is really best with highly educated teachers. Nice experience with this school.

1.0 other

5/7/2025

How do you put in words how much this school has changed in the past several years ... our first year there was great! We had one issue, went to the principal at the time and she handled it. That principal has since retired. Our second year there a new principal came on board. I gave her a lot of gr...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Garner High

9th to 12th
Public

Wake Christian Academy

K to 12th
Private

B+

Longleaf School Of The Arts

9th to 12th
Charter

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White Deer Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

Cleveland Springs Community Playground

Lakemoor Park

Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground

Lake Wheeler Park

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Soccer
Tennis

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North Carolina Wake County Raleigh 27603

Smith Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Raleigh, NC, in the Garner neighborhood, and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 486 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Smith Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $413,996. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garner High, Wake Christian Academy, Longleaf School Of The Arts, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smith Elementary.

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