Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, Delaware 19713 · Christina School District
#48 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#15882 of 50,301 nationally
About Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Christina School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 48th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 23 schools in Newark; Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School ranks 7th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 (Jennie E.) Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 171 m away
Christiana High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,425 students · 1.6 km away
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 1.6 km away
ASPIRA Delaware
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,471 students · 1.7 km away
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students · 1.8 km away
Newark High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students · 2.6 km away
Shue-Medill Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students · 2.7 km away
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 2.9 km away
Academia Antonia Alonso
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
910 students · 3.2 km away
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 3.8 km away
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407 students
Smyrna Elementary School
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420 students
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
404 students
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Felton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
424 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School a good school?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #48 of 121 in Delaware. 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 (Jennie E.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School ranks #48 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #15882 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School had 413 students in 2025.
Is Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.