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Smithsburg Elementary

67 N Main St, Smithsburg, MD 21783Washington County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
369
Students
Total enrolled
$17,101
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 369 students in grades PK–05 in Smithsburg, Maryland.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,101 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Smithsburg Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Smithsburg, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 369 students. The district invests $17,101 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Smithsburg Elementary

369
Total Students
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution178 male · 191 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 164 students
Student Composition
80%
8%
Asian1%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240066001286

Academic Outcomes at Smithsburg Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21783

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,101Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,101
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,524
Student Support$3,249
Administration$2,052
Operations$2,565
Other$1,710
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,101 spent per student, an estimated $7,576 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
31%
State government
53.7%
Local (property tax)
31.0%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,101/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Salem Avenue ElementaryMaugansville ElementaryPangborn ElementaryRockland Woods Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Western Heights MiddleNorthern MiddleE. Russell Hicks MiddleSpringfield Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
South Hagerstown HighNorth Hagerstown HighWilliamsport HighBoonsboro High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)766-8329
NCES ID: 240066001286
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Smithsburg seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Washington County Public Schools
High
South Hagerstown High
1,487 students · 09–12
78% FRL
High
North Hagerstown High
1,438 students · 09–12
● 46 opp61% FRL
High
Williamsport High
959 students · 09–12
63% FRL
Mid
Western Heights Middle
903 students · 06–08
77% FRL
Mid
Northern Middle
848 students · 06–08
● 46 opp68% FRL
Mid
E. Russell Hicks Middle
824 students · 06–08
74% FRL
Mid
Springfield Middle
748 students · 06–08
68% FRL
High
Boonsboro High
747 students · 09–12
● 44 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
67 N Main St, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.