- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chipley, FL
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kate M. Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201002028
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate M. Smith Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Chipley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate M. Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chipley, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Kate M. Smith Elementary School held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120201002028 · Chipley, FL Other · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 16.1:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Elementary School (621 students)
Kate M. Smith Elementary School held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kate M. Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
933 students
- Vernon Element
Vernon Elementary School
621 students
- Chipley High S
Chipley High School
563 students
- Roulhac Middle
Roulhac Middle School
414 students
- Vernon High Sc 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- Vernon Middle 259
Vernon Middle School
259 students
What this shows Kate M. Smith Elementary School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate M. Smith Elementary School compares
Kate M. Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Kate M. Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kate M. Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chipley High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate M. Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kate M. Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School has 933 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chipley, FL. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate M. Smith Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Kate M. Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kate M. Smith Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Chipley, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
Kate M. Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kate M. Smith Elementary School rank among schools in Chipley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chipley, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chipley on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Kate M. Smith Elementary School, Washington also operates Vernon Elementary School (621 students), Chipley High School (563 students), and Roulhac Middle School (414 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.