D−
Y E Smith Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2410 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27703 · (919) 560-3900 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
358
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Y E Smith Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 26.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
2410 E Main Street, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K28
Kindergarten56
Grade 167
Grade 256
Grade 356
Grade 449
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
284’20
302’21
286’22
265’23
358’24
Up 26.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 51%Black 41%Two or more races 4%White 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.