Smith Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80207 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#896 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#45755 of 50,301 nationally
About Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School is a public elementary located in Denver, in the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 896th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 457.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Smith Elementary School ranks 151st of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smith Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hallett Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 801 m away
Stedman Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 1.4 km away
McAuliffe International School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students · 1.5 km away
Swigert International School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students · 1.7 km away
Odyssey School of Denver
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
318 students · 2.1 km away
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
89 students · 2.3 km away
Denver School of the Arts
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,044 students · 2.4 km away
Park Hill School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 2.6 km away
University Prep - Steele St.
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 2.7 km away
Ashley Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Scott Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
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458 students
Bergen Elementary School
Evergreen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Timnath Elementary School
Timnath · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith Elementary School a good school?
Smith Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 18.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #896 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smith Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Smith Elementary School ranks #896 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #45755 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School had 457 students in 2025.
Is Smith Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Smith Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.