- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Britain, CT
Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090267000524
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Smith Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 090267000524 · New Britain, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.8:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
Smith Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- This school 461
Smith Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Smith Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Elementary School compares
Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 96% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$24,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 12.8%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Smith Elementary School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in New Britain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Standard public school
819 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Smalley Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Britain, CT. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower 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 Smith Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Britain on the city page.
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides Smith Elementary School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.