Serving 753 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kelley 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Kelley Smith Elementary School's student population of 753 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelley Smith Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1560 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Kelley Smith Elementary School is ranked #1560 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kelley Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Kelley Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A. Long Elementary School, The Children's Reading Center, William D. Moseley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kelley Smith Elementary School?
753 students attend Kelley Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kelley Smith Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelley Smith Elementary School offer ?
Kelley Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kelley Smith Elementary School part of?
Kelley Smith Elementary School is part of Putnam School District.
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