B+
Above Average
79/100

Kelley Smith Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 141 KELLEY SMITH SCHOOL RD, Palatka, FL 32177
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Florida
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
752
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency58% (+12 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Florida state test (2020–21), 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
White67%72%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts72nd percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading -8 pts, math -2 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts63rd 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 141 KELLEY SMITH SCHOOL RD
City Palatka
ZIP Code 32177
District 1201620
NCES School ID 120162001800
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32177

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,455
Per Capita Income $25,841
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
High School or Higher 85.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,700
Median Rent $840
Owner-Occupied 63.7%
Renter-Occupied 36.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kelley Smith Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.5%
Black 33.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 752
Teachers (FTE) 39.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Kelley Smith Elementary School?
Kelley Smith Elementary School has 752 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Kelley Smith Elementary School serve?
Kelley Smith Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kelley Smith Elementary School receive per student?
Kelley Smith Elementary School receives $11,866 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kelley Smith Elementary School in 32177 ▼
Avg Home Value
$209,979
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,381
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
36.3%

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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