Kelley Smith Elementary School vs Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students
| Measure | Kelley Smith Elementary School Palatka, Florida | Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences Palatka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1737 of 2,187 | #288 of 563 |
| National rank | #29967 of 50,301 | #6426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 776 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Palatka | Palatka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 43.0).
- •Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Kelley Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Kelley Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 192.
- •Kelley Smith Elementary School is a public school while Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kelley Smith Elementary School better than Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks higher (55.7 vs 43.0 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 Kelley Smith Elementary School and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Palatka and Palatka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelley Smith Elementary School: 776. Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelley Smith Elementary School and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in Florida?
Kelley Smith Elementary School is 1737th of 2,187 and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is 288th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).