At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
North Smyrna Elementary School: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 512
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about North Smyrna Elementary School
North Smyrna Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Smyrna. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Smyrna School District. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.9%) and Black (37.5%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking North Smyrna Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic11%
- Black37.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Smyrna School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Clayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
487 reported students
Smyrna Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
420 reported students
Clayton Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
490 reported students
Moore (John Bassett) School
Middle · Grades 04–06
638 reported students
Smyrna Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,011 reported students
Public schools near North Smyrna Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Elementary School Elementary · Smyrna School District | KG–03 | 420 | 0.7 mi |
| Clayton Elementary School Elementary · Smyrna School District | KG–04 | 487 | 1.7 mi |
| Providence Creek Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Providence Creek Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 769 | 1.9 mi |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Elementary · Smyrna School District | KG–04 | 507 | 2.1 mi |
| Townsend Early Childhood Center Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | KG–KG | 176 | 7.4 mi |
| Townsend Elementary School Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 435 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Smyrna Elementary School
What grades does North Smyrna Elementary School serve?
North Smyrna Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Smyrna School District.
How many students attend North Smyrna Elementary School?
North Smyrna Elementary School reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 512 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Smyrna Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 557 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Smyrna Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Smyrna Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Smyrna School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is North Smyrna Elementary School in?
North Smyrna Elementary School is part of Smyrna School District, based in Smyrna, DE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Smyrna Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smyrna Elementary School (0.7 mi), Clayton Elementary School (1.7 mi), Providence Creek Academy Charter School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.