Serving 943 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate M. Smith Elementary School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate M. Smith Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
73%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate M. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School is ranked #1019 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kate M. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Kate M. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
943 students attend Kate M. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kate M. Smith Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kate M. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kate M. Smith Elementary School part of?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School is part of Washington School District.
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