Holmes Elementary School vs Smalley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
New Britian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Smalley Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School New Britian, Connecticut | Smalley Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 596 | #579 of 596 |
| National rank | #37673 of 50,301 | #46786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 4% |
| city | New Britian | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 16.7).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 4%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 8%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 86.2%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Smalley Elementary School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 414.
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 Holmes Elementary School better than Smalley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (31.3 vs 16.7 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 Holmes Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between New Britian and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 414. Smalley Elementary School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Holmes Elementary School is 503rd of 596 and Smalley Elementary School is 579th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).