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Norman Smith Elementary School

740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norman Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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Norman Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Norman Smith Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate and empower the whole student to strive to reach their highest academic potential in a positive and rigorous learning environment.

School Rankings

Norman Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman Smith Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1259 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
34%
29%
37%
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
37%
21%
White
35%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norman Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Smith Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norman Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Norman Smith Elementary School?
578 students attend Norman Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Norman Smith Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman Smith Elementary School?
Norman Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norman Smith Elementary School offer ?
Norman Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman Smith Elementary School part of?
Norman Smith Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Norman Smith Elementary School located?
Norman Smith Elementary School is located in the Greenwood neighborhood of Clarksville, TN.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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