C. P. Smith School

332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401

smith.bsdvt.org/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C. P. Smith Elementary School, located in Burlington’s New North End, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, providing education for students in grades PK–5. As part of the Burlington School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, prioritizing the social, emotional, and academic development of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, engaged, and responsible citizens.

Academically, C. P. Smith focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, including art, music, and physical education. The school places a high value on collaboration between staff, students, and families, frequently utilizing its location near the scenic Ethan Allen Park to provide outdoor educational experiences. By maintaining a strong link to the surrounding Burlington community, C. P. Smith strives to create a welcoming and equitable space where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

255

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. P. Smith School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	12
Black	26
Asian	12
Two or More	22

White
183 (71.8%)
Black
26 (10.2%)
Two or More
22 (8.6%)
Hispanic
12 (4.7%)
Asian
12 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)864-8479
Website:	http://smith.bsdvt.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 38