Overview
West Smithfield Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Smithfield, North Carolina. The school enrolls 494 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
CitySmithfield
ZIP27577
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370237001026
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment494
White14.6%
Hispanic / Latino53.4%
Black / African American25.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)