Very Good
#54 of 219 schools in DE
Top 24% in state
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School
Elementary School · Christina School District · Newark, DE
A Christina School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
142 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713
- Math 36% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,850
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Islamic Academy of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 272 | 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.
Christina School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #12 of 27
- District spending per student
- $33,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School
What grades does Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School serve?
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School?
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School rank in DE?
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School ranks #54 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 (jennie E.) Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (302) 454-2174
- Area population (ZIP 19713)
- 30,549
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19713; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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