- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiley, TX
Nixon Smiley El
Federal NCES profile for Nixon Smiley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483274003617
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixon Smiley El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Smiley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nixon Smiley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon Smiley El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Smiley, TX.
School address
District: Nixon-Smiley Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483274003617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Nixon Smiley El shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 32.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483274003617 · Smiley, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.7:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon-Smiley H S (295 students)
Nixon Smiley El shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 32.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nixon Smiley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nixon Smiley El
438 students
- Nixon-Smiley H
Nixon-Smiley H S
295 students
- Nixon-Smiley M
Nixon-Smiley Middle
280 students
- Nixon-Smiley C 2
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep
2 students
What this shows Nixon Smiley El reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixon Smiley El compares
Nixon Smiley El is a shrinking 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 | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.9%
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
$16,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 23.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Nixon Smiley El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixon-Smiley Cisd reports $16,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixon Smiley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon-Smiley H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nixon-Smiley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nixon Smiley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixon Smiley El
How many students attend Nixon Smiley El?
Nixon Smiley El has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smiley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon Smiley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon Smiley 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 Nixon Smiley El?
83.6% of students at Nixon Smiley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixon Smiley El?
The largest demographic group at Nixon Smiley El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Smiley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon Smiley El?
Nixon Smiley El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Nixon Smiley El rank among public schools in Smiley?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon Smiley El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Smiley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nixon-Smiley Cisd?
Besides Nixon Smiley El, Nixon-Smiley Cisd also operates Nixon-Smiley H S (295 students), Nixon-Smiley Middle (280 students), and Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep (2 students). See the Nixon-Smiley Cisd district page for the complete list.