Smith Elementary School

142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051

www.csdnb.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School is a public school located at 142 Rutherford Street in New Britain, Connecticut. As part of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Its mission is aligned with the district's broader commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for success as they transition through the public school system.

The school operates under the oversight of the New Britain school district, which emphasizes educational equity and community engagement. By leveraging district-wide resources and curricula, Smith Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For families or community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.csdnb.org.

461

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	312
Black	48
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Hispanic
312 (67.7%)
White
59 (12.8%)
Black
48 (10.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.5%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Britain School District
Phone:	(860)223-1574
Website:	http://www.csdnb.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70