A−
Smithfield School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Smithfield.
Students
2,348
Schools
5
Spent per student
$19,498
RI $23,945
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Debt
$34.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Smithfield School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 9 pts above the state
- Spends 19% less per student than the RI average
- 13 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 31.8% since 2020
- Debt of $34.4M, about $14,655 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Quinebaug.
PK–4Mary R. Fisher Elementary SchoolThompson School District
5–8Thompson Middle SchoolThompson School District
9–12Tourtellotte Memorial High SchoolThompson School District
Test scores vs. RI
2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 21%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 83.4%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,498 per student · 19% below RI
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 39%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 68%State 26%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,782’20
2,386’21
2,401’22
2,390’23
2,348’24
Up 31.8% since 2020.
Students
White 82%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 5%Black 2%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.