Smith Elementary School
Denver, CO · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Smith Elementary School is a elementary school located in Denver, Colorado. The school serves 420 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 40/100 (D), Smith Elementary School performs below the state average for Colorado. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Other Schools in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Frequently Asked Questions
Smith Elementary School has a DataScore of 40/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Smith Elementary School has 420 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
Smith Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Smith Elementary School is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C in Denver, Colorado. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.