- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithville, TX
Smithville H S
Federal NCES profile for Smithville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484055004590
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TX.
School address
District: Smithville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484055004590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Smithville H S held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484055004590 · Smithville, TX High · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 12.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville El (694 students)
Smithville H S held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smithville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville El
Smithville El
694 students
- This school
Smithville H S
543 students
- Smithville J H
Smithville J H
416 students
- Brown Pri 194
Brown Pri
194 students
What this shows Smithville H S reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville H S compares
Smithville H S 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Smithville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville Isd reports $11,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithville J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville H S
How many students attend Smithville H S?
Smithville H S has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Smithville H S?
46.8% of students at Smithville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville H S?
The largest demographic group at Smithville H S is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Smithville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville H S?
Smithville H S 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 Smithville H S rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Smithville Isd?
Besides Smithville H S, Smithville Isd also operates Smithville El (694 students), Smithville J H (416 students), and Brown Pri (194 students). See the Smithville Isd district page for the complete list.