Kelley Smith Elementary School vs The Children's Reading Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 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
The Children's Reading Center
Palatka · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
275 students
| Measure | Kelley Smith Elementary School Palatka, Florida | The Children's Reading Center Palatka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1737 of 2,187 | #122 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29967 of 50,301 | #2237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 776 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| city | Palatka | Palatka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Children's Reading Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 43.0).
- •The Children's Reading Center does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •The Children's Reading Center does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •The Children's Reading Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 47.7%).
- •Kelley Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 275.
- •Kelley Smith Elementary School is a public school while The Children's Reading Center 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 The Children's Reading Center?
On the Success Index (US), The Children's Reading Center ranks higher (85.5 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 The Children's Reading Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Palatka and Palatka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelley Smith Elementary School: 776. The Children's Reading Center: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelley Smith Elementary School and The Children's Reading Center rank in Florida?
Kelley Smith Elementary School is 1737th of 2,187 and The Children's Reading Center is 122nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).