At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Smithfield El Sch: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Smithfield El Sch
Smithfield El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in East Stroudsburg. It is one of 10 current school records connected to East Stroudsburg Area SD. NCES reports 327 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (37.3%) and Black (23.2%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Smithfield El Sch
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.17 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 1.5 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White37.3%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black23.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native13.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial15.6%
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 East Stroudsburg Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Resica El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
404 reported students
Bushkill El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
420 reported students
J M Hill El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Lehman Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
540 reported students
Public schools near Smithfield El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg El Sch Elementary · East Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–05 | 603 | 2 mi |
| J M Hill El Sch Elementary · East Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–05 | 471 | 2.3 mi |
| Middle Smithfield El Sch Elementary · East Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–05 | 420 | 2.6 mi |
| B F Morey El Sch Elementary · Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–04 | 228 | 3.8 mi |
| Arlington Heights El Sch Elementary · Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–04 | 215 | 4.6 mi |
| Chipperfield El Sch Elementary · Stroudsburg Area SD | KG–04 | 681 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield El Sch
What grades does Smithfield El Sch serve?
Smithfield El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Stroudsburg Area SD.
How many students attend Smithfield El Sch?
Smithfield El Sch reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 341 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Smithfield El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 327 students and 30.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Smithfield El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Smithfield El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Stroudsburg Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Smithfield El Sch in?
Smithfield El Sch is part of East Stroudsburg Area SD, based in East Stroudsburg, PA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Smithfield El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Stroudsburg El Sch (2 mi), J M Hill El Sch (2.3 mi), Middle Smithfield El Sch (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.