Serving 1,146 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Smiley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smiley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Smiley Elementary School's student population of 1,146 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
1,146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Smiley Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
21%
36%
White
50%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Smiley Elementary School?
1,146 students attend Smiley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Smiley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smiley Elementary School?
Smiley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smiley Elementary School offer ?
Smiley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Smiley Elementary School part of?
Smiley Elementary School is part of Long County School District.
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