Kelley Smith Elementary School

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Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks 1138 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kelley Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palatka, Florida, serving 753 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Putnam District, which is ranked 59 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kelley Smith has a higher percentage of White students (57.64%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has a higher percentage of African American students (30.94%) compared to the district and state averages. Kelley Smith has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.3% to 52.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and 5th-grade science are generally below the Putnam district and Florida state averages. Additionally, Kelley Smith has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.96% to 59.47% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Kelley Smith's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking as low as 1,883 out of 2,182 schools in 2018-2019. The nearby schools, such as Middleton-Burney Elementary, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Elementary, and Browning-Pearce Elementary, have similar demographic and performance challenges as Kelley Smith. However, the Children's Reading Center, a public charter school located near Kelley Smith, stands out as an exception with significantly higher test scores, a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a higher statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public K-6

141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177

(386) 329-0568

District: Putnam

SchoolDigger Rank:
1138^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,901

Students who attend Kelley Smith Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Palatka Junior - Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

30.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Putnam School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), African American (30.9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelley Smith Elementary School is 17.1, which is the 3^rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Putnam School District. (See more...)

Compare Kelley Smith Elementary School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelley Smith Elementary School is $10,901. 5 elementary schools in the Putnam School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kelley Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Putnam:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam 59^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kelley Smith Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	64.25	615^th	1688	63.6%
2007	82.82	268^th	1786	85.0%
2008	82.33	264^th	1789	85.2%
2009	83.44	250^th	1847	86.5%
2010	70.03	573^rd	1919	70.1%
2011	67.08	674^th	1985	66.0%
2012	55.92	883^rd	1984	55.5%
2013	37.26	1293^rd	2029	36.3%
2014	46.10	1107^th	2064	46.4%
2016	27.07	1576^th	2087	24.5%
2017	22.70	1706^th	2112	19.2%
2018	19.64	1795^th	2118	15.3%
2019	18.24	1883^rd	2182	13.7%
2021	59.32	877^th	2247	61.0%
2022	44.53	1210^th	2219	45.5%
2023	53.82	996^th	2240	55.5%
2024	48.05	1138^th	2256	49.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kelley Smith Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	353	258	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	624
1989	397	255	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	665
1990	391	223	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1991	415	218	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1992	437	216	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1993	432	236	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1994	426	224	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1995	401	207	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1996	401	207	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1997	484	215	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
1998	528	217	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1999	499	219	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	721
2000	509	203	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2001	527	191	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
2002	590	122	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2003	590	122	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2004	577	112	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2005	584	130	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2006	587	133	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2007	577	132	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	23	749
2008	571	127	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	16	724
2009	595	188	3	21	1	n/a	n/a	20	828
2010	637	214	3	18	2	n/a	n/a	25	899
2011	614	230	1	30	1	0	22	0	898
2012	539	214	2	30	3	0	16	0	804
2013	477	204	4	25	0	0	15	0	725
2014	412	208	3	21	0	4	12	0	660
2015	392	227	3	17	1	2	11	0	653
2016	367	220	2	20	1	2	14	0	626
2017	340	238	1	21	1	2	16	0	619
2018	303	240	1	21	1	2	19	0	587
2019	239	195	1	23	1	0	15	0	474
2020	334	156	1	32	0	0	19	0	542
2021	340	113	2	24	0	0	19	0	498
2022	426	220	2	48	0	0	27	0	723
2023	434	233	4	52	1	0	29	0	753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelley Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	624	36.0	17.3	52.1
1989	665	36.0	18.4	46.6
1990	627	37.0	16.9	47.4
1991	648	36.0	18.0	45.2
1992	666	36.0	18.5	41.7
1993	680	36.0	18.9	47.6
1994	659	36.0	18.3	48.1
1995	616	32.0	19.3	50.2
1996	616	32.0	19.3	50.2
1997	707	35.0	20.2	47.2
1998	754	39.0	19.3	44.8
1999	721	40.0	18.0	51.2
2000	724	43.0	16.8	48.3
2001	735	41.0	17.9	47.6
2002	730	43.0	17.0	45.9
2003	730	43.0	17.0	45.9
2004	701	42.0	16.7	41.9
2005	730	42.0	17.4	43.7
2006	733	43.0	17.0	45.2
2007	749	44.0	17.0	48.6
2008	724	50.5	14.3	45.9
2009	828	56.2	15.1	55.3
2010	899	52.5	17.1	60.5
2011	898	52.0	17.2	61.4
2012	804	47.0	17.1	62.9
2013	725	43.0	16.8	65.1
2014	660	40.0	16.5	70.3
2015	653	36.0	18.1	73.5
2016	626	37.0	16.9	67.1
2017	619	35.0	17.6	71.1
2018	587	34.0	17.2	66.4
2019	474	26.7	17.6	73.4
2020	542	29.8	18.1	62
2021	498	30.8	16.1	41
2022	723	42.8	16.8	59.5
2023	753	43.8	17.1	54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelley Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	624	36.0	17.3	52.1
1989	665	36.0	18.4	46.6
1990	627	37.0	16.9	47.4
1991	648	36.0	18.0	45.2
1992	666	36.0	18.5	41.7
1993	680	36.0	18.9	47.6
1994	659	36.0	18.3	48.1
1995	616	32.0	19.3	50.2
1996	616	32.0	19.3	50.2
1997	707	35.0	20.2	47.2
1998	754	39.0	19.3	44.8
1999	721	40.0	18.0	51.2
2000	724	43.0	16.8	48.3
2001	735	41.0	17.9	47.6
2002	730	43.0	17.0	45.9
2003	730	43.0	17.0	45.9
2004	701	42.0	16.7	41.9
2005	730	42.0	17.4	43.7
2006	733	43.0	17.0	45.2
2007	749	44.0	17.0	48.6
2008	724	50.5	14.3	45.9
2009	828	56.2	15.1	55.3
2010	899	52.5	17.1	60.5
2011	898	52.0	17.2	61.4
2012	804	47.0	17.1	62.9
2013	725	43.0	16.8	65.1
2014	660	40.0	16.5	70.3
2015	653	36.0	18.1	73.5
2016	626	37.0	16.9	67.1
2017	619	35.0	17.6	71.1
2018	587	34.0	17.2	66.4
2019	474	26.7	17.6	73.4
2020	542	29.8	18.1	62
2021	498	30.8	16.1	41
2022	723	42.8	16.8	59.5
2023	753	43.8	17.1	54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelley Smith Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$939 (11.9%)	$6,945 (88.1%)	$7,884
2019	$1,273 (14.4%)	$7,565 (85.6%)	$8,838
2020	$1,095 (11.3%)	$8,597 (88.7%)	$9,691
2021	$1,961 (19.9%)	$7,908 (80.1%)	$9,870
2022	$2,655 (28.2%)	$6,756 (71.8%)	$9,411
2023	$3,149 (28.9%)	$7,753 (71.1%)	$10,901

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelley Smith Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1883^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 996^th of 2240 Elementary schools	41.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	35	35
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)	41	34	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	43	39	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam)	46	41	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	35	53	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)	43	49	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	49	65	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)	53	52	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	39	56	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)	42	42
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	48	54	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)	44	37	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Kelley Smith Elementary School)	30	40	10%
5th Grade Science (Putnam)	38	42	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	753	58.9%
African American	195	233	19.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	23	52	126.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	434	81.6%
Two or More Races	15	29	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.4%	54.3%	19.1%

Schools Near Kelley Smith Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kelley Smith Elementary School	Public	K-6	141 Kelley Smith School Rd	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 329-0568	753	44	17.1	54.3%	434 (57.6%)	233 (30.9%)	52 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	48	1138^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.6%		53.8	996^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.5%	142	44.0	56.0	46.0	56.0	47.0	74.0	51.0	75.0	45.0	$10,901	$3,149	$7,753
The Children's Reading Center	Public, Charter	K-6	7901 Saint Johns Ave	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 326-2762	257	0	16.2	42.4%	160 (62.3%)	58 (22.6%)	17 (6.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	84.5	307^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.4%		93.1	93^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.8%	214	67.0	76.0	68.0	92.0	62.0	88.0	74.0	96.0	82.0	$9,318	$3,600	$5,718
William D. Moseley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 Husson Ave	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 329-0562	609	34	17.9	75.2%	151 (24.8%)	335 (55.0%)	79 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.6%)	13.1	2084^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.6%		12.7	2088^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%	4	33.0	22.0	41.0	43.0	27.0	29.0	29.0	45.0	24.0	$10,958	$3,263	$7,695
James A. Long Elementary School	Public	K-6	1400 Old Jacksonville Rd	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 329-0575	552	30	18.4	66.1%	296 (53.6%)	201 (36.4%)	35 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	24.6	1776^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.3%		29.7	1618^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.8%	158	23.0	49.0	48.0	56.0	24.0	41.0	34.0	48.0	36.0	$11,232	$3,176	$8,055
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	200 Reid St	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 329-0536	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	200 Reid St	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 329-0536	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Browning-Pearce Elementary School	Public	K-6	100 Bear Blvd	San Mateo	32187	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 329-0557	660	38	17.3	71.5%	393 (59.5%)	113 (17.1%)	105 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.1%)	23.9	1802^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	20.1%		25.9	1722^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	23.1%	80	41.0	32.0	42.0	63.0	37.0	31.0	31.0	65.0	29.0	$11,770	$3,492	$8,279
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	251 S State Road 315	Interlachen	32148	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 684-2130	904	47	19.3	63.9%	662 (73.2%)	39 (4.3%)	156 (17.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.5%)	28.2	1678^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.6%		34.1	1494^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.3%	184	43.0	31.0	38.0	48.0	42.0	44.0	43.0	61.0	38.0	$10,209	$2,995	$7,214
South Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Sr 206 W	Elkton	32033	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-8610	689	52	13.2	66.5%	476 (69.1%)	100 (14.5%)	63 (9.1%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	34	1516^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.8%		22.5	1815^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.0%	299	47.0	51.0	33.0		48.0	53.0	43.0		44.0	$12,791	$2,587	$10,203
Middleton-Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1020 Huntington Rd	Crescent City	32112	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 698-1238	1,046	47	22.2	70.3%	286 (27.3%)	108 (10.3%)	611 (58.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.4%)	19	1931^st of 2256 public elementary schools	14.4%		19.4	1916^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.5%	15	31.0	31.0	45.0	46.0	31.0	35.0	39.0	51.0	28.0	$9,972	$2,772	$7,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelley Smith Elementary School

Is Kelley Smith Elementary School a good school?

Kelley Smith Elementary School ranks 1138^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kelley Smith Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 753 students attended Kelley Smith Elementary School.

What district is Kelley Smith Elementary School in?

Putnam

What is the racial makeup of Kelley Smith Elementary School?

Students at Kelley Smith Elementary School are 58% White, 31% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kelley Smith Elementary School attend?

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