- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raymondville, TX
Smith El
Federal NCES profile for Smith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483654004099
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Raymondville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Raymondville, TX.
School address
District: Raymondville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483654004099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Smith El held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483654004099 · Raymondville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 16:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittman El (561 students)
Smith El held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smith El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittman El
Pittman El
561 students
- Raymondville H
Raymondville H S
522 students
- This school
Smith El
431 students
- Myra Green Mid
Myra Green Middle
399 students
- Raymondville O 50
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
50 students
What this shows Smith El reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith El compares
Smith El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$15,656
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Smith El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raymondville Isd reports $15,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittman El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymondville H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myra Green Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymondville Options Academic Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith El
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raymondville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith El?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith El?
98.9% of students at Smith El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith El?
The largest demographic group at Smith El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Raymondville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith El?
Smith El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Smith El rank among public schools in Raymondville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Raymondville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Raymondville on the city page.
What other schools are in Raymondville Isd?
Besides Smith El, Raymondville Isd also operates Pittman El (561 students), Raymondville H S (522 students), and Myra Green Middle (399 students). See the Raymondville Isd district page for the complete list.