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Smyrna Elementary School

121 South School Lane, Smyrna, DE, 19977

About Smyrna Elementary School

Smyrna Elementary School is a public school in Smyrna, Delaware, that serves students in grades K–3. It is in a mid-size suburb. The school has 457 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is better than the average for the whole district. There are 34 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor on staff to help the 46% female and 54% male students. Smyrna Elementary School teaches the basics of English Language Arts, math, and early literacy development. According to U.S. News proficiency data, 52% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, while only 32% did so in reading. This indicates that students did better in math than in reading. There is some diversity in the school community, with students coming from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The Smyrna School District spends about the same amount of money on each student as the state average. This helps keep resources and classroom support stable. Smyrna Elementary School is in a growing suburban area that is known for being family-friendly and having a stable housing market. It offers a structured early-learning environment. Overall, the school does well in math, has helpful staff, and gives students chances to improve their reading skills as they move up through the early grades.

Smyrna Elementary School Contact Information

Address

121 South School Lane, Smyrna, DE, 19977

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Phone

(302) 653-8588

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 52% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
14
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
457
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Smyrna Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.54%
Asian 2.19%
Hispanic 8.75%
Black 37.2%
Two+ Races 8.1%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
43.54%
Asian
2.19%
Hispanic
8.75%
Black
37.2%
Two+ Races
8.1%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
45.51%
208 Female
54.49%
249 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

457 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Smyrna Elementary School recently held its first "Innovation Week." This week was all about getting kids to think outside the box and solve problems. During the event, students worked on real-world problems in areas like coding, engineering, and art. Students could learn useful skills for the future and explore their interests by making interactive art and designing their own inventions. At the end of the week, there was a showcase where students showed their projects to family and people from the community.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Smyrna Elementary School teach?

Ans. It teaches kids in the first few grades of elementary school and focuses a lot on helping them learn basic academic skills.

Q2. What is the school's atmosphere like?

Ans. The school wants students to work together, be respectful, and be excited about learning.

Q3. Does the school have things to do after school?

Ans. Yes, students can join groups and activities after school that are fun and based on what they like.

Q4. How does the school talk to the parents?

Ans. Parents find out what's going on through school events, digital platforms, and emails.

Q5. What kinds of help are there?

Ans. Students can get counseling, academic help, and other services when they need them.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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