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#702 of 990 schools in CT
Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · New Britain School District · New Britain, CT
A New Britain School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
142 Rutherford St., New Britain, CT 06051
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Northend Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| John Paterson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #5 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
Smith Elementary School is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Elementary School
What grades does Smith Elementary School serve?
Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Elementary School rank in CT?
Smith Elementary School ranks #702 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Elementary School?
79.1% of students at Smith 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (860) 223-1574
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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