Smith Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Smith Elementary School is a suburban public school in Raleigh, North Carolina that is part of Wake County Public School System. It serves 569 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had 44 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

569 Students

45 Teachers

1101 Maxwell Dr

Raleigh, NC 27603 View local requests

http://smithes.wcpss.net/

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Smith Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Smith Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

73%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Smith Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 12, 2026

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