Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 454-2174
- Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #70 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 18% |
| Black | 21% | 30% |
| White | 41% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School is Brennen School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 433 students
0.0 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2202 0.0 PK-12 433 - Newark Kirk (george V.) Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 654 students
0.0 miles
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021 0.0 6-8 654 - Newark Christina Early Education Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 313 students
0.2 miles
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720 0.2 PK 313 - Newark Delaware School For The Deaf Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 103 students
0.2 miles
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301 0.2 PK-12 103 - Newark Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
0.9 miles
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454 0.9 PK-5 315
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