Ann Smith Elementary School

Ann Smith Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-2
306 SPEAR ORCHARD Rd,  Ridgeland, MS
Madison County School District
5.0
4.3
737 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Harness
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Black
60.5%
Hispanic
23.1%
White
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 7 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
2/18/2015
Office staff is nice and helpful.
5.0 NicheUser
2/18/2015
Challenging curriculum with teachers who really differentiate instruction for all kids
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/22/2025
Some of the staff look for potential students to recruit for counseling to make it look like they are doing their jobs. In my opinion they label students based on their personal opinions and views. My child was labeled a threat to the school and was recommended for alternative school all because he...
5.0 parent
4/3/2023
Ann Smith Elementary is an AWESOME school. Your child is sure to thrive with the one on one approach often taken by teachers. They embrace their students and make them feel valued.
5.0 parent
4/9/2016
Love this school! My son has had a great experience. The teachers and principal are great!
3.0 parent
6/5/2015
My child has health problems and it seemed like I had to keep reminding or stating this fact to her new teacher. At certain times it did not matter to her teacher about my child's health because she thought she knew more but actually was ignorant to any medical protocols. I feel this teacher was ins...

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Ann Smith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-2 in Ridgeland, MS, in the Ridgeland neighborhood, and is served by the Madison County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 737 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Ann 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 $335,601. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgeland High School, Callaway High School, Madison-Ridgeland Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ridgeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ann Smith Elementary School.

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