Ann E. Smith Elementary School

306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ann E. Smith Elementary School serves 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ann E. Smith Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
715 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Year Founded
2024
Colors
Titan Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Diversity is Our Superpower

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ann E. Smith Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
28%
7%
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Black
58%
45%
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White
8%
40%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.58
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(22-23)
20.6%
26.5%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ann E. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Ann E. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Avenue Elementary K2, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ann E. Smith Elementary School?
715 students attend Ann E. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ann E. Smith Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ann E. Smith Elementary School?
Ann E. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ann E. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Ann E. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ann E. Smith Elementary School part of?
Ann E. Smith Elementary School is part of Madison County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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