At a glance
Reported students
624
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
Smith El: 624 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 494
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Smith El
Smith El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Spring. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Spring ISD. NCES reports 624 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.5%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 26.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Smith El
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.69 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.5%
- Hispanic53.5%
- Black30.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spring ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pearl M Hirsch El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
Hoyland El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
Deloras E Thompson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
634 reported students
Anderson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
635 reported students
Mildred Jenkins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
603 reported students
Ralph Eickenroht El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Public schools near Smith El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria Marshall El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 876 | 0.7 mi |
| Chet Burchett El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 982 | 1 mi |
| John Winship El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 524 | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl M Hirsch El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 630 | 1.6 mi |
| Broadway El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–04 | 914 | 1.7 mi |
| Sam Houston State University Charter School Elementary · Charter · Sam Houston State University Charter School | KG–06 | 437 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Smith El
What grades does Smith El serve?
Smith El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Spring ISD.
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El reported 624 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 494 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Smith El?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 624 students and 44.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Smith El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Smith El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spring ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Smith El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of Spring ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Smith El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gloria Marshall El (0.7 mi), Chet Burchett El (1 mi), John Winship El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.