Overview
Smith Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school enrolls 596 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityRaleigh
ZIP27603
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472001894
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment596
White20.1%
Hispanic / Latino42.8%
Black / African American25.7%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)