- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, TX
Mae Smythe El
Federal NCES profile for Mae Smythe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483432003833
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mae Smythe El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #19 of 24
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mae Smythe El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Smythe El ranks #19 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mae Smythe El grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 483432003833 · Pasadena, TX Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 13.7:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Mae Smythe El grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mae Smythe El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 710
Mae Smythe El
710 students
What this shows Mae Smythe El reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mae Smythe El compares
Mae Smythe 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,787
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 5.4%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Mae Smythe El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mae Smythe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mae Smythe El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mae Smythe El
How many students attend Mae Smythe El?
Mae Smythe El has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mae Smythe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mae Smythe El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mae Smythe El?
84.1% of students at Mae Smythe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mae Smythe El?
The largest demographic group at Mae Smythe El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mae Smythe El?
Mae Smythe El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mae Smythe El rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Smythe El ranks #19 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Mae Smythe El, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.