Paul A. Smith School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Franklin, New Hampshire 03235 · Franklin School District
#244 of 254 elementary schools in New Hampshire
#34265 of 50,301 nationally
About Paul A. Smith School
Paul A. Smith School is a public elementary located in Franklin, in the Franklin School District school district of New Hampshire, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 244th of 254 ranked elementary schools in New Hampshire. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 3 schools in Franklin; Paul A. Smith School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.9
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 Paul A. Smith School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul A. Smith School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–13
280 students · 1.4 km away
Franklin Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 4–8
301 students · 1.5 km away
Winnisquam Regional High School
Tilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students · 4.9 km away
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
Tilton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
30 students · 4.9 km away
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Tilton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
361 students · 4.9 km away
Southwick School
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
251 students · 5.7 km away
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Northfield · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
149 students · 5.8 km away
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Northfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
43 students · 5.8 km away
Sanbornton Central School
Sanbornton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
177 students · 8.1 km away
Jennie D. Blake School
Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
63 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Hampshire with a comparable Enrollment.
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259 students
Maple Avenue School
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264 students
Grantham Village School
Grantham · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students
Campton Elementary School
Campton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
265 students
Broad Street Elementary School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
New Searles School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paul A. Smith School a good school?
Paul A. Smith School has a Success Index (US) of 36.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #244 of 254 in New Hampshire. 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 Paul A. Smith School rank in New Hampshire?
Paul A. Smith School ranks #244 of 254 elementary schools in New Hampshire and #34265 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul A. Smith School?
Paul A. Smith School had 261 students in 2025.
Is Paul A. Smith School a elementary school or a high school?
Paul A. Smith School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul A. Smith School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul A. Smith School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.