SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Smith Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Britain School District school district, located in New Britain, CT with about 548 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Smith Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Smith Elementary School is a public school located at 142 Rutherford Street in New Britain, Connecticut. As part of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Its mission is aligned with the district's broader commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for success as they transition through the public school system.

The school operates under the oversight of the New Britain school district, which emphasizes educational equity and community engagement. By leveraging district-wide resources and curricula, Smith Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For families or community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.csdnb.org.

For more information, contact Smith Elementary School at (860) 223-1574 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051-3299
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SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Britain, CT with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
36.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 548 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.5%
White
18.2%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.