At a glance
Reported students
587
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
728
Rita Smith El: 587 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Rita Smith El
Rita Smith El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Wylie. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Wylie ISD. NCES reports 587 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 White (43.4%) and Asian (20.8%). English learners represent 10.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. 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 Rita Smith El
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.4 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White43.4%
- Hispanic15%
- Black14.3%
- Asian20.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.8%
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 Wylie ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
P M Akin El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
583 reported students
Dodd El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
607 reported students
Tibbals El
Elementary · Grades KG–04
609 reported students
T F Birmingham El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
522 reported students
Cheri Cox El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
670 reported students
R V Groves El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
680 reported students
Public schools near Rita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodd El Elementary · Wylie ISD | PK–04 | 607 | 1.1 mi |
| George W Bush El Elementary · Wylie ISD | PK–04 | 924 | 1.6 mi |
| R V Groves El Elementary · Wylie ISD | PK–04 | 680 | 1.9 mi |
| Tibbals El Elementary · Wylie ISD | KG–04 | 609 | 2.2 mi |
| T F Birmingham El Elementary · Wylie ISD | PK–04 | 522 | 2.4 mi |
| Hunt El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 491 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rita Smith El
What grades does Rita Smith El serve?
Rita Smith El reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wylie ISD.
How many students attend Rita Smith El?
Rita Smith El reported 587 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rita Smith El?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 587 students and 42.4 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 Rita Smith El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rita Smith El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wylie ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rita Smith El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rita Smith El in?
Rita Smith El is part of Wylie ISD, based in Wylie, TX, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rita Smith El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dodd El (1.1 mi), George W Bush El (1.6 mi), R V Groves El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.