South Smithfield Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Smithfield, NC Grades PK–05 Town: Fringe Raleigh-Cary, NC SchoolScore™ B (78.4)
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South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield, NC 27577
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (78.4)
450
Students
36.3
Teachers
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
(919)934-8979
Phone
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/sses
Website

South Smithfield Elementary is a public school administered by the Johnston County Public Schools district in Smithfield, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 17% better
Free Lunch %
99.3%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
South Smithfield Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370237001030
State School ID
NC-510-404
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
201 W Sanders St
City
Smithfield
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27577
County
Johnston County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37010
State Leg. Lower
37028
Latitude
35.49969
Longitude
-78.35787
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 447 99.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Johnston County Public Schools
LEAID
3702370
State LEA ID
NC-510
Phone
(919)934-6031
Website
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Smithfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$447,870K
Federal Revenue
$49,175K
State Revenue
$292,894K
Local Revenue
$105,801K
Total Expenditure
$458,157K
Instruction Exp.
$274,290K
Support Services
$133,112K
Other Current Exp.
$15,872K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Smithfield Elementary

1
Choice Plus Academy
Smithfield · Other
0.6 mi
2
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield · Middle
1 mi
3
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · High
1.4 mi
4
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Smithfield · High
1.5 mi
5
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Middle
2.4 mi
6
JCPS Virtual Academy
Smithfield · Other
2.4 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Smithfield Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Smithfield Elementary?
450 students are enrolled at South Smithfield Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Smithfield Elementary have?
South Smithfield Elementary has 36.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does South Smithfield Elementary serve?
South Smithfield Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is South Smithfield Elementary a charter school?
South Smithfield Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Smithfield Elementary located in?
South Smithfield Elementary is located in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does South Smithfield Elementary belong to?
South Smithfield Elementary is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district.
How much does Johnston County Public Schools spend per student?
The Johnston County Public Schools district spends approximately $1,018,126,667 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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