- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, NC
West Smithfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Smithfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001026
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Smithfield Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Smithfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Smithfield Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Smithfield Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370237001026 · Smithfield, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 11.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
West Smithfield Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Smithfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 494
West Smithfield Elementary
494 students
What this shows West Smithfield Elementary reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Smithfield Elementary compares
West Smithfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 25.7%
White 14.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, West Smithfield Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Smithfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Smithfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Smithfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Neuse Charter School
Standard public school
925 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Smithfield Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Jcps Virtual Academy
Standard public school
203 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative education program
97 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Smithfield Elementary
How many students attend West Smithfield Elementary?
West Smithfield Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Smithfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Smithfield Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Smithfield Elementary?
99.3% of students at West Smithfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Smithfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Smithfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Smithfield Elementary?
West Smithfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Smithfield Elementary rank among schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Smithfield Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides West Smithfield Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.