Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smithfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Smithfield Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smithfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithfield Elementary School's ranking?
Smithfield Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Smithfield Elementary School often compared to?
Smithfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Resica Elementary School, East Stroudsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Smithfield Elementary School?
314 students attend Smithfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Smithfield Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield Elementary School?
Smithfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smithfield Elementary School offer ?
Smithfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithfield Elementary School part of?
Smithfield Elementary School is part of East Stroudsburg Area School District.
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