C
Below Average
56/100

Smith Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 142 Rutherford St., New Britain, CT 06051
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
B
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
469
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−40 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−29 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%25%reading -55 pts, math -43 pts0th percentile (list)
Black30%35%reading -4 pts, math +9 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -20 pts, math -20 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -22 pts, math -17 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 142 Rutherford St.
City New Britain
ZIP Code 06051
District 0902670
NCES School ID 090267000524
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06051

Understanding the community around Smith Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,017
Per Capita Income $23,326
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 74.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,000
Median Rent $1,078
Owner-Occupied 30.3%
Renter-Occupied 69.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Smith Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 69.1%
White 10.7%
Black 10.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 469
Teachers (FTE) 33.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has 469 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Smith Elementary School serve?
Smith Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Smith Elementary School receive per student?
Smith Elementary School receives $27,900 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Smith Elementary School in 06051 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,199
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,619
1-Year Change
+10.1%
% Renters
69.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026