Charter Oak International Academy vs Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter Oak International Academy
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Smith School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Charter Oak International Academy West Hartford, Connecticut | Smith School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 596 | #237 of 596 |
| National rank | #15903 of 50,301 | #7740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 63.3).
- •Smith School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Smith School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 56.6%).
- •Smith School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Charter Oak International Academy is the larger school with 486 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter Oak International Academy better than Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith School ranks higher (75.4 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charter Oak International Academy and Smith School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter Oak International Academy: 486. Smith School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter Oak International Academy and Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Charter Oak International Academy is 321st of 596 and Smith School is 237th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).