J. F. Kennedy Elementary School vs. C. P. Smith School
Should you attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School or C. P. Smith School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
C. P. Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. P. Smith School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
421 students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 280 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#88 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
97
24
Kindergarten Students
59
43
Grade 1 Students
53
41
Grade 2 Students
50
39
Grade 3 Students
55
37
Grade 4 Students
52
33
Grade 5 Students
55
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
23%
10%
% White
43%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%