Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), which is ranked 595 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Smith Elementary has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (81.8%), its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. The school's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are generally lower than the district and state averages, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 846 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 2,979 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021 (2-star rating). Subgroup performance varies, with Hispanic and special education students performing better than African American and "at-risk" students.

Compared to nearby schools, Faye Webb Elementary and Windsor Park G/T have consistently higher STAAR test scores and higher statewide rankings. Other nearby schools, such as Mireles Elementary and Barnes Elementary, also outperform Smith Elementary in academic metrics. This suggests that Smith Elementary may face additional challenges in supporting its student population, which could contribute to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6902 Williams Dr
       Corpus Christi, TX  78412-4908


(361) 878-2760

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2063rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,837 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary usually attend:

High:    King High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.7%
White:
8.6%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.7%), White (8.6%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Elementary is 14.5, which is the 12th best among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $10,837, which is the 15th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Elementary 2063rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Smith Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.84 742nd 3465 78.6%
2005 77.62 574th 3475 83.5%
2006 69.56 1045th 3476 69.9%
2007 47.49 2327th 3724 37.5%
2008 64.85 1363rd 3768 63.8%
2009 43.95 2548th 3884 34.4%
2010 40.58 2799th 3937 28.9%
2011 36.29 3120th 4095 23.8%
2012 32.08 3314th 4206 21.2%
2013 48.16 2393rd 4221 43.3%
2014 54.09 2094th 4260 50.8%
2015 56.11 1996th 4320 53.8%
2016 71.71 1168th 4286 72.7%
2017 51.35 1890th 4329 56.3%
2018 75.01 846th 4359 80.6%
2019 71.24 1010th 4479 77.5%
2021 32.96 2979th 4578 34.9%
2022 45.06 2437th 4581 46.8%
2023 53.95 1950th 4647 58.0%
2024 51.57 2063rd 4675 55.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.12 1301st 3638 64.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 531st 3558 85.1%
2019 63.04 809th 3684 78.0%
2021 52.82 1269th 3799 66.6%
2022 39.59 2300th 3952 41.8%
2023 53.25 1446th 4086 64.6%
2024 69.53 821st 4261 80.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 268th 4264 93.7%
2019 75.99 547th 4309 87.3%
2021 37.28 2908th 4451 34.7%
2022 55.12 1806th 4477 59.7%
2023 62.27 1374th 4521 69.6%
2024 68.02 1027th 4560 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.59 913th 4306 78.8%
2019 64.55 1260th 4348 71.0%
2021 26.61 3406th 4499 24.3%
2022 46.89 2340th 4561 48.7%
2023 60.50 1543rd 4588 66.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.86 991st 4240 76.6%
2019 56.53 1541st 4295 64.1%
2021 19.31 4084th 4331 5.7%
2022 37.84 2955th 4461 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.17 813th 4319 81.2%
2019 73.13 892nd 4357 79.5%
2021 41.61 2461st 4498 45.3%
2022 43.27 2539th 4563 44.4%
2023 46.02 2386th 4585 48.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.78 171st 2483 93.1%
2019 82.77 226th 2515 91.0%
2021 23.56 2115th 2444 13.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 617th 4168 85.2%
2019 71.45 800th 4188 80.9%
2021 41.84 2465th 4329 43.1%
2022 53.36 1875th 4376 57.2%
2023 65.61 1164th 4401 73.6%
2024 65.31 1169th 4431 73.6%
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Rank History for White students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.79 685th 3127 78.1%
2019 69.16 819th 3142 73.9%
2022 31.71 2363rd 3082 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Open Quote Great school - my kids love going to school everyday. The teachers are strict, but they care about them and want them to be successful. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 22, 2021

Open Quote My son has attended Smith for the past 5 years! Great school! Love the staff - they are very helpful and want him to be successful! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 35 10 367 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 363 37 9 395 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1990 380 44 14 407 2 n/a n/a 0 847
1991 348 48 10 351 5 n/a n/a 0 762
1992 373 50 11 357 4 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 228 41 7 242 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 225 48 8 239 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 197 35 12 228 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 197 35 12 228 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 193 52 11 227 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 181 49 8 245 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 158 44 8 253 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 117 59 8 276 3 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 92 47 6 282 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 97 43 8 307 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 97 43 8 307 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 83 25 7 299 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 82 31 7 272 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 73 31 4 259 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 100 51 4 340 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 96 39 10 348 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 98 44 8 359 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2010 96 39 8 377 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2011 75 31 4 435 1 0 8 0 554
2012 75 33 7 424 1 0 6 0 546
2013 75 27 6 425 0 0 4 0 537
2014 62 37 7 401 0 1 7 0 515
2015 62 29 5 392 0 2 2 0 492
2016 86 22 7 370 0 2 0 0 487
2017 78 25 11 383 1 2 5 0 505
2018 54 19 16 367 1 2 4 0 463
2019 58 24 15 396 0 1 7 0 501
2020 52 35 13 432 1 1 8 0 542
2021 37 25 6 405 1 1 12 0 487
2022 43 21 5 406 1 3 11 0 490
2023 32 19 10 351 0 2 9 0 423
2024 38 16 10 364 2 1 9 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 31.0 23.8 n/a
1989 804 n/a n/a n/a
1990 847 35.0 24.2 n/a
1991 762 34.8 21.8 n/a
1992 795 38.0 20.9 33.7
1993 523 27.0 19.4 54.7
1994 522 29.8 17.5 42.3
1995 474 27.2 17.4 43.5
1996 474 27.2 17.4 43.5
1997 485 26.9 18.0 41.6
1998 485 27.0 18.0 51.8
1999 464 27.3 17.0 64
2000 463 26.1 17.7 68.3
2001 430 26.3 16.3 64.9
2002 457 27.7 16.5 66.1
2003 457 27.7 16.5 66.1
2004 418 24.4 17.1 60.5
2005 394 26.0 15.2 69
2006 367 24.0 15.3 72.2
2007 495 29.4 16.8 71.9
2008 494 28.5 17.3 74.9
2009 510 29.5 17.3 76.1
2010 520 31.9 16.3 78.3
2011 554 32.9 16.8 78.5
2012 546 33.0 16.5 82.6
2013 537 39.0 13.7 78.6
2014 515 28.2 18.2 78.6
2015 492 29.0 16.9 77.4
2016 487 28.0 17.3 75.8
2017 505 29.0 17.3 79
2018 463 29.6 15.6 78
2019 501 30.0 16.6 74.7
2020 542 32.7 16.5 80.1
2021 487 35.1 13.8 80.7
2022 490 32.4 15.1 83.9
2023 423 30.2 13.9 81.8
2024 440 30.1 14.5 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 31.0 23.8 n/a
1989 804 n/a n/a n/a
1990 847 35.0 24.2 n/a
1991 762 34.8 21.8 n/a
1992 795 38.0 20.9 33.7
1993 523 27.0 19.4 54.7
1994 522 29.8 17.5 42.3
1995 474 27.2 17.4 43.5
1996 474 27.2 17.4 43.5
1997 485 26.9 18.0 41.6
1998 485 27.0 18.0 51.8
1999 464 27.3 17.0 64
2000 463 26.1 17.7 68.3
2001 430 26.3 16.3 64.9
2002 457 27.7 16.5 66.1
2003 457 27.7 16.5 66.1
2004 418 24.4 17.1 60.5
2005 394 26.0 15.2 69
2006 367 24.0 15.3 72.2
2007 495 29.4 16.8 71.9
2008 494 28.5 17.3 74.9
2009 510 29.5 17.3 76.1
2010 520 31.9 16.3 78.3
2011 554 32.9 16.8 78.5
2012 546 33.0 16.5 82.6
2013 537 39.0 13.7 78.6
2014 515 28.2 18.2 78.6
2015 492 29.0 16.9 77.4
2016 487 28.0 17.3 75.8
2017 505 29.0 17.3 79
2018 463 29.6 15.6 78
2019 501 30.0 16.6 74.7
2020 542 32.7 16.5 80.1
2021 487 35.1 13.8 80.7
2022 490 32.4 15.1 83.9
2023 423 30.2 13.9 81.8
2024 440 30.1 14.5 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (10.1%) $8,241 (89.9%) $9,169
2020 $841 (9.6%) $7,884 (90.4%) $8,725
2021 $1,376 (12.7%) $9,461 (87.3%) $10,837

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1010th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1950th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)4346
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)6250
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)6354
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)7159
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)6749
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)5226
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501423
 15.6%
African American2419
 20.8%
American Indian00
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic396351
 11.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White5832
 44.8%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%81.8%
 7.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Smith Elementary.

Students at Smith Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Smith Elementary ranks 2063rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : King High School


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