- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Smith El
Federal NCES profile for Smith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122006330
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Smith El grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+20.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 484122006330 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 14.9:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Smith El grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+20.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 49.9 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
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 624
Smith El
624 students
What this shows Smith El reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith El compares
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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,710
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 30.8%
White 9.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Smith El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith El
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith El?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith El?
69.5% 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 53.5% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith El?
Smith El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Smith El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Smith El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.