Very Good
#1448 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Smith Street Elementary School
Elementary School · UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
780 SMITH ST, Uniondale, NY 11553
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,448 of 4,742
In Uniondale
#1 of 7
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Smith Street Elementary School
Smith Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Uniondale, NY, part of UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Smith Street Elementary School serves approximately 459 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Smith Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,448 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Smith Street Elementary School show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Smith Street Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Smith Street Elementary School — Students at Smith Street Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Smith Street Elementary School Compares
See how Smith Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
780 SMITH ST, Uniondale, NY 11553
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Smith Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BARNUM WOODS SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby East Meadow), which scores notably higher. Another option is HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby North Merrick), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Merrick), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Uniondale, see our Uniondale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11553 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,994
Median Home Value
$486,100
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
Population
28,344
College Educated
21.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
34.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
35.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smith Street Elementary School
What grades does Smith Street Elementary School serve?
Smith Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Smith Street Elementary School?
Smith Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Street Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Street Elementary School rank in NY?
Smith Street Elementary School ranks #1,448 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Smith Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Smith Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Street Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Street Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Smith Street 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (516) 918-2002
Resources & Links
District
UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,210
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,588
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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