East Smiths Station Elementary School

Summary:

East Smiths Station Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 815 students in grades PK-6 in Smiths Station, Alabama, which is part of the Lee County School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (63.8%), followed by African American (19.51%), and Hispanic (8.83%) students.

East Smiths Station Elementary School is a strong-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Alabama elementary schools over the past several years. The school's academic performance, particularly in English/Language Arts, exceeds the averages for the Lee County district and the state of Alabama. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.83% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English, compared to 69.91% in Lee County and 62.8% statewide. The school also performs well for specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 schools in the state for African American and Hispanic students, as well as the top 25% for female students and the top 20% and 15% for special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, respectively.

While East Smiths Station Elementary School generally outperforms other nearby schools, such as Wacoochee Elementary, West Smiths Station Elementary, and South Smiths Station Elementary, some schools in the Phenix City district, like Lakewood Elementary and Lakewood Primary, demonstrate even stronger academic performance, ranking in the top 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools. Additionally, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent performance for its military-connected students and addressing the growing needs of its economically disadvantaged population, as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly from 40.66% to 65.52% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 171 Mill Creek Drive
       Smiths Station, AL  36877-2509


(334) 664-4061

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,737 Help


Students who attend East Smiths Station Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smiths Station Junior High School
High:    Smiths Station High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  792

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
African American:
22.1%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), African American (22.1%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Smiths Station Elementary School is 15.5, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Smiths Station Elementary School is $8,737. 4 elementary schools in the Lee County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Smiths Station Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Smiths Station Elementary School 209th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See East Smiths Station Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 57th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Smiths Station Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.90 228th 696 67.2%
2013 64.60 257th 696 63.1%
2014 70.92 161st 695 76.8%
2015 74.72 147th 691 78.7%
2016 76.46 133rd 691 80.8%
2017 64.35 220th 688 68.0%
2018 71.85 182nd 680 73.2%
2019 69.29 184th 681 73.0%
2021 67.88 202nd 692 70.8%
2022 72.36 168th 687 75.5%
2023 70.10 185th 680 72.8%
2024 66.44 209th 684 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.44 64th 280 77.1%
2018 52.67 139th 344 59.6%
2019 74.87 60th 392 84.7%
2021 56.37 126th 398 68.3%
2022 69.42 66th 345 80.9%
2023 70.38 64th 373 82.8%
2024 69.64 78th 395 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.49 244th 567 57.0%
2018 69.77 164th 651 74.8%
2019 72.92 110th 649 83.1%
2021 73.19 119th 653 81.8%
2022 75.94 110th 651 83.1%
2023 78.17 90th 623 85.6%
2024 68.40 181st 670 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.10 276th 639 56.8%
2018 69.01 183rd 640 71.4%
2019 69.78 162nd 646 74.9%
2021 70.28 158th 656 75.9%
2022 74.74 135th 656 79.4%
2023 72.98 152nd 645 76.4%
2024 71.26 163rd 650 74.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 9th 18 50.0%
2019 49.73 11th 19 42.1%
2021 12.81 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.35 174th 639 72.8%
2018 73.87 158th 650 75.7%
2019 66.12 197th 650 69.7%
2021 62.40 231st 669 65.5%
2022 66.25 203rd 669 69.7%
2023 62.70 234th 649 63.9%
2024 58.32 275th 655 58.0%
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Rank History for African American students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.66 76th 336 77.4%
2018 78.71 56th 423 86.8%
2019 83.80 45th 426 89.4%
2021 79.26 49th 426 88.5%
2022 82.44 38th 426 91.1%
2023 75.41 65th 427 84.8%
2024 81.80 44th 420 89.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.89 14th 164 91.5%
2022 86.00 18th 175 89.7%
2023 82.81 26th 184 85.9%
2024 92.34 13th 196 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at East Smiths Station Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.75 203rd 369 45.0%
2018 54.72 225th 508 55.7%
2019 52.83 226th 529 57.3%
2021 54.52 221st 539 59.0%
2022 58.58 200th 540 63.0%
2023 58.80 196th 528 62.9%
2024 51.77 259th 535 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Open Quote Halfway through the school year and I'm questioning whether I made the right decision sending my kids here. The 6th grade has SOOO much drama within the kids. Alot of the students cant even focus on their school work wholeheartedly because it's always some drama going on. My daughter has experienced bullying so far and I've talked to the school but it's only so much they can do I guess. I wish the Teachers were more involved to try and nip the drama in the bud, but they dont seem to care much. The Counselor tries but she is the only one. I just dont think this school is a good fit for my children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 583 80 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 682 80 5 13 0 n/a n/a 3 783
1999 687 123 3 11 1 n/a n/a 3 828
2000 675 124 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2001 729 126 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 869
2002 662 145 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 662 145 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 613 144 2 13 1 n/a n/a 15 788
2005 620 149 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 613 129 5 10 4 n/a n/a 24 785
2007 646 164 8 16 3 n/a n/a 16 853
2008 690 155 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2009 611 150 8 29 1 n/a n/a 0 799
2010 581 131 10 22 3 n/a n/a 0 747
2011 575 126 5 27 3 0 12 0 748
2012 640 145 9 54 3 2 22 0 875
2013 609 142 11 43 1 3 42 0 851
2014 614 137 12 44 3 3 39 0 852
2015 598 121 10 63 1 5 52 0 850
2016 584 122 10 52 1 6 43 0 818
2017 554 149 7 60 3 6 33 0 812
2018 609 156 9 65 1 6 23 0 869
2019 646 149 10 70 1 2 14 0 892
2020 599 160 7 69 1 2 45 0 883
2021 511 145 4 73 0 2 57 0 792
2022 544 141 3 75 0 4 60 0 827
2023 520 159 4 72 0 3 57 0 815
2024 484 175 6 70 0 2 55 0 792

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 672 41.9 16.0 26.8
1998 783 48.1 16.3 24.4
1999 828 56.0 14.8 36.6
2000 813 57.5 14.2 38.4
2001 869 62.0 14.1 34.9
2002 835 60.0 13.9 41.3
2003 835 60.0 13.9 41.3
2004 788 59.6 13.2 45.5
2005 783 61.0 12.8 41.6
2006 785 60.0 12.7 43.1
2007 853 62.0 13.8 42.7
2008 879 63.8 13.8 45.2
2009 799 55.8 14.2 44.9
2010 747 50.0 14.9 49.1
2011 748 54.0 13.8 50.3
2012 875 53.0 16.5 47.7
2013 851 57.0 14.9 50.6
2014 852 55.8 15.2 49.8
2015 850 52.0 16.3 49.1
2016 818 51.0 16.0 54.6
2017 812 49.0 16.5 52.2
2018 869 47.0 18.4 56.2
2019 892 49.0 18.2 46
2020 883 49.0 18.0 47.5
2021 792 48.0 16.5 40.7
2022 827 42.0 19.6 43.9
2023 815 48.0 16.9 65.5
2024 792 51.0 15.5 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Smiths Station Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 672 41.9 16.0 26.8
1998 783 48.1 16.3 24.4
1999 828 56.0 14.8 36.6
2000 813 57.5 14.2 38.4
2001 869 62.0 14.1 34.9
2002 835 60.0 13.9 41.3
2003 835 60.0 13.9 41.3
2004 788 59.6 13.2 45.5
2005 783 61.0 12.8 41.6
2006 785 60.0 12.7 43.1
2007 853 62.0 13.8 42.7
2008 879 63.8 13.8 45.2
2009 799 55.8 14.2 44.9
2010 747 50.0 14.9 49.1
2011 748 54.0 13.8 50.3
2012 875 53.0 16.5 47.7
2013 851 57.0 14.9 50.6
2014 852 55.8 15.2 49.8
2015 850 52.0 16.3 49.1
2016 818 51.0 16.0 54.6
2017 812 49.0 16.5 52.2
2018 869 47.0 18.4 56.2
2019 892 49.0 18.2 46
2020 883 49.0 18.0 47.5
2021 792 48.0 16.5 40.7
2022 827 42.0 19.6 43.9
2023 815 48.0 16.9 65.5
2024 792 51.0 15.5 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Smiths Station Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,212 (13.9%) $7,508 (85.9%) $8,737

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Smiths Station Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Smiths Station Elementary School)66.141.7
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County)62.947.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Smiths Station Elementary School)51.352.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)45.443.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Smiths Station Elementary School)48.844.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)46.340.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Smiths Station Elementary School)6245.9
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)5436.9
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students892815
 8.6%
African American149159
 6.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic7072
 2.9%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White646520
 19.5%
Two or More Races1457
 307.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%65.5%
 19.6%


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Students who attend East Smiths Station Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smiths Station Junior High School
High : Smiths Station High School

Students at East Smiths Station Elementary School are 61% White, 22% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 792 students attended East Smiths Station Elementary School.

East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks 209th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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