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#2633 of 3,778 schools in FL
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Putnam · Palatka, FL
A Putnam elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 KELLEY SMITH SCHOOL RD, Palatka, FL 32177
- Math 62% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelley Smith Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kelley 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatka), 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
$47,486
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32177; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Reading CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Peniel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| School of the HeightsPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelley Smith Elementary School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelley Smith Elementary School
Kelley Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palatka, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 752 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,633 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelley Smith Elementary School
What grades does Kelley Smith Elementary School serve?
Kelley Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelley Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelley Smith Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelley Smith Elementary School rank in FL?
Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks #2,633 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Kelley Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelley Smith Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kelley Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kelley Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelley Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kelley Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelley Smith Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Kelley 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 752
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.2%
- Phone
- (386) 329-0568
- Area population (ZIP 32177)
- 26,046
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32177; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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