School overview
At a glance
Reported students
658
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
38.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 4,660 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
616.5
SMITHFIELD EL: 658 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about SMITHFIELD EL
SMITHFIELD EL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. It is one of 31 current school records connected to BIRDVILLE ISD. NCES reports 658 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,660 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.9%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking SMITHFIELD EL
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black6.7%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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693 reported students
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696 reported students
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700 reported students