- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Smith El
Federal NCES profile for Smith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482850010930
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #20 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- 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 #20 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Smith El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 482850010930 · Lubbock, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.3:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Smith El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.0 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
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 491
Smith El
491 students
What this shows Smith El reports 491 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$12,692
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Smith El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith El
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith El?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Smith El?
45.8% 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 White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith El?
Smith El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith El ranks #20 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Smith El, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.