publicelementaryPK-5

James W Smith Elementary

150 Koonce Town Road, Cove City, NC 28523, United States

+1 (252) 514-6466

http://www.cravenk12.org/jws

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James W Smith Elementary Overview

About This School

James W Smith Elementary is a public elementary in Cove City, North Carolina, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 23 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,214. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic makeup includes 38% White, 35% Black, 18% Hispanic, and 9% students of two or more races.

325

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Craven County

Students per Counselor

325:1

James W Smith Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

325

Students per Counselor

James W Smith Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,214

City Avg: $52,214

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor325:1

James W Smith Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.62%

Male

47.38%

Female

Total Enrollment: 325 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White38.46%

Hispanic17.54%

Asian0%

Black35.08%

Two or More Races8.92%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James W Smith Elementary

Q: What is James W Smith Elementary?

A: James W Smith Elementary is a elementary public located in Cove City.

Q: How many students attend James W Smith Elementary?

A: James W Smith Elementary has approximately 325 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James W Smith Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James W Smith Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about James W Smith Elementary

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About James W Smith Elementary - Cove City, NC

Quick Facts about James W Smith Elementary
School Name	James W Smith Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	150 Koonce Town Road, Cove City, NC 28523, Cove City, NC
County	Craven County
Phone	+1 (252) 514-6466
Total Students	325
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James W Smith Elementary

What is James W Smith Elementary?

James W Smith Elementary is a elementary public located in Cove City.

How many students attend James W Smith Elementary?

James W Smith Elementary has approximately 325 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James W Smith Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James W Smith Elementary is 14:1.

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