How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Foster H S | Smith El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, TX | Richmond, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 307 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.9% | 78.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Foster H S | Smith El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,640 | $10,640 |
| District | Lamar Cisd | Lamar Cisd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Foster H S | Smith El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.7% | 8.5% |
| African American | 28.5% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.8% | 75.9% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Foster H S | Smith El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 549.4:1 | 307:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 28.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 176 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.