How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Smith Elementary | Whiteside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 491 | 434 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.6% | 48.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Smith Elementary | Whiteside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,692 | $12,692 |
| District | Lubbock ISD | Lubbock ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Smith Elementary | Whiteside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 40.6% |
| African American | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.1% | 45.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Smith Elementary | Whiteside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 580:1 | 495:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.8% | 11.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 14 |
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.