- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haltom City, TX
David E Smith El
Federal NCES profile for David E Smith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000485
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David E Smith El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
David E Smith El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David E Smith El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+254 students YoY
David E Smith El grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+69.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+254 students YoY 481023000485 · Haltom City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 25.6:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
David E Smith El grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+69.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
David E Smith El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 640
David E Smith El
640 students
What this shows David E Smith El reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How David E Smith El compares
David E Smith El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 74% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
White 13.0%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, David E Smith El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David E Smith El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David E Smith El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about David E Smith El
How many students attend David E Smith El?
David E Smith El has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haltom City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), up 254.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David E Smith El?
The student-teacher ratio at David E Smith El is 25.6:1, which is 74% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David E Smith El?
68.1% of students at David E Smith El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David E Smith El?
The largest demographic group at David E Smith El is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David E Smith El?
David E Smith El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David E Smith El rank among schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, David E Smith El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haltom City on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides David E Smith El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.