Kelley Smith Elementary School
#1737 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#29967 of 50,301 nationally
About Kelley Smith Elementary School
Kelley Smith Elementary School is a public elementary located in Palatka, in the Putnam school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 776 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1737th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 776.
There are 7 schools in Palatka; Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
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 Kelley Smith Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kelley Smith Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Children's Reading Center
Palatka · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
275 students · 1.4 km away
Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,568 students · 3.9 km away
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students · 4.6 km away
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students · 5.2 km away
James A. Long Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students · 6.4 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Palatka · Public other · Grades PK–PK
2 students · 7.7 km away
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
679 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Belmont Elementary School
Sun City Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
Prairie Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
Whispering Oak Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
Rivers Edge Elementary School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Westside Elementary School
Daytona Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
West Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
779 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelley Smith Elementary School a good school?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1737 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 Kelley Smith Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks #1737 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #29967 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Kelley Smith Elementary School had 776 students in 2025.
Is Kelley Smith Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kelley Smith Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kelley Smith Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Kelley Smith Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.