Enrollment
1,971
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, TX
Smith H S
Federal NCES profile for Smith H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481305000803
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% 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
What stands out at Smith H S
Smith H S is a higher-need, large high school in Carrollton, Texas, enrolling 1,971 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,971 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 54 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students) and Creekview H S (1,686 students) alongside Smith H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smith H S compares
Smith H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 59.8% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,971 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,971
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.9:1
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
49.5%
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
$12,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Smith H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd, which includes Smith H S.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Smith H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranchview H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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 14.9:1, 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 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% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith H S?
Smith H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith H S rank among high schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Carrollton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Carrollton on the city page.
Is Smith H S a good school?
Smith H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Smith H S, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Creekview H S (1,686 students), and Polk Middle (974 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.
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