Enrollment
1,971
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 481305000803
Smith H S — Carrollton, TX
Federal NCES profile for Smith H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smith H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Smith H S reports 1,971 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 132.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Texas average and 15% above the national baseline. The school offers 25 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd spends $20,606 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.2% from local sources (property taxes), 12.4% from the state, and 13.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smith H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,971 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Texas — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,606
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 394 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,971 Top 96% in Texas — larger than 4% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 132.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.8% -3% vs state
NCES ID 481305000803
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
African American 21.4%
White 5.8%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.5%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 145
Expulsions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd, which includes Smith H S.
$20,606
Per student
+20%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Smith H S
How many students attend Smith H S?
Smith H S has 1,971 students enrolled. It is a high school in CARROLLTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith H S is 14.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith H S?
59.8% of students at Smith H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith H S?
The largest demographic group at Smith H S is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in CARROLLTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith H S?
Smith H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.