Serving 933 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kate M. Smith Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Chipley, FL, covering approximately 616 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 37.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate M. Smith Elementary School's student population of 933 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
933 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate M. Smith Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1171 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
68%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1171 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
933 students attend Kate M. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kate M. Smith Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate M. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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