Excellent
#52 of 280 schools in VT
Top 18% in state
C. P. Smith School
Elementary School · Burlington School District · Burlington, VT
A Burlington School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
332 Ethan Allen Parkway, Burlington, VT 05401
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C. P. Smith School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where C. P. Smith 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$60,532
Median home value
$463,300
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. J. Flynn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Porters Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. WheelerEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 200 | 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.
Burlington School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
C. P. Smith School is listed in Burlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C. P. Smith School
C. P. Smith School is a public elementary school in Burlington, VT, part of Burlington School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C. P. Smith School
What grades does C. P. Smith School serve?
C. P. Smith School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend C. P. Smith School?
C. P. Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. P. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. P. Smith School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C. P. Smith School rank in VT?
C. P. Smith School ranks #52 of 280 schools in VT.
What is C. P. Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?
C. P. Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 C. P. Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C. P. Smith School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C. P. Smith School a charter school?
No, C. P. Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C. P. Smith School a Title I school?
No, C. P. Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C. P. Smith School?
33.1% of students at C. P. Smith 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (802) 864-8479
- Area population (ZIP 05401)
- 31,676
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 25.4
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 05401; 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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