- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Smith El
Federal NCES profile for Smith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481662001427
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #56 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #56 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Smith El grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 481662001427 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 17.2:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Valle H S (3,641 students)
Smith El grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 37.1 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
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
3,641 students
- Del Valle Midd 895
Del Valle Middle
895 students
- Dailey Middle 767
Dailey Middle
767 students
- John P Ojeda M 759
John P Ojeda Middle
759 students
- Del Valle El 726
Del Valle El
726 students
- This school 566
Smith El
566 students
What this shows Smith El reports 566 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,030
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
African American 7.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Smith El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Valle Isd reports $13,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John P Ojeda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith El
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith El?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith El?
80.7% 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 82.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith El?
Smith El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #56 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Valle Isd?
Besides Smith El, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and Dailey Middle (767 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.