Is C. P. Smith School a good school?

C. P. Smith School ranks 14 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend C. P. Smith School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended C. P. Smith School.

What is the racial makeup of C. P. Smith School?

Students at C. P. Smith School are 72% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of C. P. Smith School attend?

Students who attend C. P. Smith School usually go on to attend: High : Burlington High School

C. P. Smith School

Summary:

C. P. Smith School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Burlington School District, with a student population of 242 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, exceptional statewide ranking, and diverse student population.

C. P. Smith School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 14th out of 113 Vermont elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This represents a significant improvement from previous years, and the school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its female, male, White, and low socioeconomic status student groups, which rank among the top schools in the state.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Burlington School District and surrounding areas, such as Champlain School and Edmunds Elementary School, C. P. Smith School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's diverse student population, exceptional performance across various student groups, and consistent improvement over the years make it a standout elementary school in the Burlington area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401-2525

(802) 864-8479

District: Burlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,955

Students who attend C. P. Smith School usually attend:

High:

Burlington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Two or more races:

9.9%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details C. P. Smith School ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), two or more races (9.9%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C. P. Smith School is 11. 4 elementary schools in the Burlington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at C. P. Smith School is $12,955. 4 elementary schools in the Burlington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

C. P. Smith School:

SchoolDigger ranks C. P. Smith School 14^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See C. P. Smith School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	56.34	74^th	184	59.8%
2007	48.46	96^th	189	49.2%
2008	49.61	92^nd	193	52.3%
2009	41.33	120^th	189	36.5%
2010	27.94	163^rd	189	13.8%
2011	29.71	151^st	189	20.1%
2012	38.13	128^th	187	31.6%
2013	35.81	131^st	187	29.9%
2014	34.31	124^th	167	25.7%
2015	54.53	79^th	176	55.1%
2016	57.14	72^nd	169	57.4%
2017	61.45	54^th	169	68.0%
2018	40.02	97^th	142	31.7%
2019	31.67	103^rd	138	25.4%
2021	68.00	42^nd	148	71.6%
2022	62.25	45^th	133	66.2%
2023	78.24	14^th	113	87.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.89	7^th	17	58.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	24.31	37^th	42	11.9%
2022	26.84	32^nd	38	15.8%
2023	71.54	2^nd	21	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	53.66	27^th	66	59.1%
2022	56.55	25^th	61	59.0%
2023	76.46	7^th	44	84.1%

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Rank History for Male students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	74.01	12^th	67	82.1%
2022	61.78	21^st	62	66.1%
2023	78.07	7^th	46	84.8%

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Rank History for White students at C. P. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	38.34	86^th	117	26.5%
2019	33.31	106^th	146	27.4%
2021	74.82	31^st	147	78.9%
2022	67.52	44^th	145	69.7%
2023	87.40	9^th	133	93.2%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for C. P. Smith School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	268	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1989	204	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	209
1990	224	n/a	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	229
1991	239	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1992	330	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1993	342	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
1994	353	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1995	346	10	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1996	346	10	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1997	314	11	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
1998	299	15	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1999	312	13	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
2000	309	17	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2001	321	19	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	347
2002	282	14	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2003	282	14	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2004	273	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	12	296
2005	260	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	12	279
2006	240	17	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	12	278
2007	224	21	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	14	272
2008	218	21	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	14	269
2009	218	25	9	3	0	1	6	0	262
2010	199	31	11	5	0	0	0	0	246
2011	197	39	11	6	1	0	18	0	272
2012	178	35	13	8	0	0	23	0	257
2013	200	36	16	9	0	0	29	0	290
2014	202	38	28	8	0	0	27	0	303
2015	183	34	26	9	1	0	24	0	277
2016	192	41	29	3	0	0	17	0	282
2017	193	28	31	7	0	0	10	0	269
2018	198	23	26	6	1	0	15	0	269
2019	193	33	23	11	1	0	19	0	280
2020	182	26	18	9	1	0	25	0	261
2021	186	26	9	10	1	0	24	0	256
2022	187	26	11	13	0	0	22	0	259
2023	175	19	11	13	0	0	24	0	242

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C. P. Smith School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	12.0	23.0	n/a
1989	209	8.6	24.3	n/a
1990	229	8.6	26.6	n/a
1991	242	13.0	18.6	n/a
1992	335	18.0	18.6	n/a
1993	345	18.0	19.2	n/a
1994	358	21.2	16.9	n/a
1995	364	18.5	19.7	39.6
1996	364	18.5	19.7	39.6
1997	332	16.0	20.8	12
1998	317	17.4	18.2	n/a
1999	329	18.0	18.3	n/a
2000	331	17.0	19.5	16.6
2001	347	18.1	19.2	17.9
2002	302	19.0	15.9	24.2
2003	302	19.0	15.9	24.2
2004	296	21.5	13.8	31.3
2005	279	20.9	13.3	33.7
2006	278	39.5	7.0	29.3
2007	272	22.0	12.4	39.1
2008	269	21.5	12.5	46.7
2009	262	25.0	10.5	42.4
2010	246	23.0	10.7	43.5
2011	272	23.4	11.6	48.2
2012	257	23.6	10.8	53.7
2013	290	24.2	11.9	49.7
2014	303	22.5	13.4	50.2
2015	277	21.0	13.1	51.6
2016	282	22.0	12.8	42.6
2017	269	24.3	11.0	37.2
2018	269	23.4	11.4	47.6
2019	280	25.0	11.2	44.6
2020	261	22.0	11.8	43.3
2021	256	21.0	12.1	40.6
2022	259	20.0	12.9	42.1
2023	242	22.0	11.0	37.2

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 C. P. Smith School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	12.0	23.0	n/a
1989	209	8.6	24.3	n/a
1990	229	8.6	26.6	n/a
1991	242	13.0	18.6	n/a
1992	335	18.0	18.6	n/a
1993	345	18.0	19.2	n/a
1994	358	21.2	16.9	n/a
1995	364	18.5	19.7	39.6
1996	364	18.5	19.7	39.6
1997	332	16.0	20.8	12
1998	317	17.4	18.2	n/a
1999	329	18.0	18.3	n/a
2000	331	17.0	19.5	16.6
2001	347	18.1	19.2	17.9
2002	302	19.0	15.9	24.2
2003	302	19.0	15.9	24.2
2004	296	21.5	13.8	31.3
2005	279	20.9	13.3	33.7
2006	278	39.5	7.0	29.3
2007	272	22.0	12.4	39.1
2008	269	21.5	12.5	46.7
2009	262	25.0	10.5	42.4
2010	246	23.0	10.7	43.5
2011	272	23.4	11.6	48.2
2012	257	23.6	10.8	53.7
2013	290	24.2	11.9	49.7
2014	303	22.5	13.4	50.2
2015	277	21.0	13.1	51.6
2016	282	22.0	12.8	42.6
2017	269	24.3	11.0	37.2
2018	269	23.4	11.4	47.6
2019	280	25.0	11.2	44.6
2020	261	22.0	11.8	43.3
2021	256	21.0	12.1	40.6
2022	259	20.0	12.9	42.1
2023	242	22.0	11.0	37.2

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 C. P. Smith School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,050 (8.1%)	$11,905 (91.9%)	$12,955

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C. P. Smith School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 113 Elementary schools	62.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (C. P. Smith School)	48.5	46.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (C. P. Smith School)	42.8	73.3	30.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (C. P. Smith School)	29.2	44.7	15.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (C. P. Smith School)	28.2	57.9	29.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade Science (C. P. Smith School)	34.7	25.9	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (C. P. Smith School)	46.6	41.8	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (C. P. Smith School)	36.9	38.2	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	280	242	13.6%
African American	33	19	42.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	23	11	52.2%
Hispanic	11	13	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	193	175	9.3%
Two or More Races	19	24	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	37.2%	7.5%

Schools Near C. P. Smith School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)			VTCAP Mathematics (2023)			VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
C. P. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	332 Ethan Allen Parkway	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8479	242	22	11.0	37.2%	175 (72.3%)	19 (7.9%)	13 (5.4%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.9%)	78.2	14^th of 113 public elementary schools	87.6%		62.2	45^th of 133 public elementary schools	66.2%	31	70.7	70.5	56.3	43.9	59.1	50.0	50.0	$12,955	$1,050	$11,905
J. J. Flynn School	Public	PK, KG-5	1645 North Avenue	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8478	327	30	10.7	54.4%	223 (68.2%)	41 (12.5%)	9 (2.8%)	26 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.3%)								(n/a)							29.7	$14,659	$1,188	$13,471
Porters Point School	Public	PK, KG-2	490 Porters Point Road	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 264-5920	482	19	25.9	15.1%	407 (84.4%)	25 (5.2%)	17 (3.5%)	31 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,347	$00	$13,347
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6 Archibald Street	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	Yes	No	Yes	(802) 864-8475	248	25	9.9	58.1%	113 (45.6%)	60 (24.2%)	13 (5.2%)	31 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.5%)								(n/a)							32.5	$14,734	$1,194	$13,540
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	123 North Street	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	Yes	No	Yes	(802) 864-8480	191	19	9.8	65.4%	78 (40.8%)	41 (21.5%)	15 (7.9%)	37 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.5%)								(n/a)							31.8	$17,899	$1,451	$16,448
Malletts Bay School	Public	3-5	609 Blakely Road	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 264-5900	483	35	13.8	28.8%	404 (83.6%)	28 (5.8%)	15 (3.1%)	34 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82.8	5^th of 113 public elementary schools	95.6%		79.5	22^nd of 133 public elementary schools	83.5%	17	64.0			60.0			52.8	$9,695	$00	$9,695
Edmunds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Main Street	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8473	228	22	10.3	53.1%	114 (50.0%)	46 (20.2%)	15 (6.6%)	22 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.6%)								(n/a)							52.8	$13,542	$1,097	$12,445
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Normand Street	Winooski	05404	Chittenden County	Winooski Incorporated School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 655-0411	433	39	11.0	55.4%	185 (42.7%)	111 (25.6%)	14 (3.2%)	92 (21.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	26	95^th of 113 public elementary schools	15.9%		5.8	133^rd of 133 public elementary schools	0.0%	38	37.7			28.3			18.8	$14,354	$00	$14,354
Champlain School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Pine Street	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8477	548	23	24.2	36.7%	378 (69.0%)	77 (14.1%)	35 (6.4%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)								(n/a)							58.5
Rick Marcotte Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Market Street	South Burlington	05403	Chittenden County	South Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 652-7200	436	33	13.2	18.3%	311 (71.3%)	30 (6.9%)	21 (4.8%)	41 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.6%)								(n/a)							60.3	$14,263	$259	$14,004

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