Below Average
#848 of 990 schools in CT
Smalley Elementary School
Elementary School · New Britain School District · New Britain, CT
A New Britain School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 West St., New Britain, CT 06051
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smalley Elementary School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Smalley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,368/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Britain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,682
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
32.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Solterra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Britain School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smalley Elementary School is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smalley Elementary School
Smalley Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smalley Elementary School
What grades does Smalley Elementary School serve?
Smalley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Smalley Elementary School?
Smalley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smalley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smalley Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smalley Elementary School rank in CT?
Smalley Elementary School ranks #848 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Smalley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smalley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smalley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smalley Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smalley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smalley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smalley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smalley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smalley Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Smalley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (860) 225-8647
- Area population (ZIP 06051)
- 29,421
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06051; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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