Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school located in Spring, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 532. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,000-4,000 out of around 4,600 schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in STAAR Science where only 11.63% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.29%. The school's performance is also consistently lower for all student subgroups, such as race and socioeconomic status, compared to state and district averages. With over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Smith Elementary has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

While the nearby schools within the Spring ISD, such as Ginger McNabb Elementary and Pearl M Hirsch Elementary, also perform below state averages, they generally outperform Smith Elementary. The nearby schools in the Conroe ISD, such as Snyder Elementary and Broadway Elementary, significantly outperform Smith Elementary and the Spring ISD overall, with much higher academic achievement levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 26000 Cypresswood Dr
       Spring, TX  77373-5860


(281) 891-8420

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4053rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,670 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Twin Creeks Middle
High:    Spring High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  641

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.9%
African American:
27.1%
White:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.9%), African American (27.1%), White (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% 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 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $12,670, which is the 2nd highest among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Elementary 4053rd 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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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th 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 54.00 1812th 3465 47.7%
2005 57.58 1641st 3475 52.8%
2006 71.52 935th 3476 73.1%
2007 72.86 882nd 3724 76.3%
2008 66.49 1279th 3768 66.1%
2009 64.88 1435th 3884 63.1%
2010 66.11 1388th 3937 64.7%
2011 58.18 1924th 4095 53.0%
2012 41.66 2792nd 4206 33.6%
2013 48.09 2396th 4221 43.2%
2014 55.39 2022nd 4260 52.5%
2015 60.99 1726th 4320 60.0%
2016 40.63 2812th 4286 34.4%
2017 45.51 2208th 4329 49.0%
2018 42.33 2409th 4359 44.7%
2019 33.26 3138th 4479 29.9%
2021 31.97 3040th 4578 33.6%
2022 28.94 3428th 4581 25.2%
2023 30.05 3395th 4647 26.9%
2024 19.79 4053rd 4675 13.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.42 462nd 1046 55.8%
2019 39.41 735th 1112 33.9%
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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
2018 40.69 1991st 3226 38.3%
2019 45.09 1835th 3333 44.9%
2021 41.01 2000th 3446 42.0%
2022 47.40 1803rd 3487 48.3%
2023 48.65 1752nd 3556 50.7%
2024 34.26 2531st 3638 30.4%
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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 53.85 1202nd 3558 66.2%
2019 55.73 1117th 3684 69.7%
2021 31.23 2709th 3799 28.7%
2022 21.87 3575th 3952 9.5%
2023 26.01 3413th 4086 16.5%
2024 40.07 2575th 4261 39.6%
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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 61.52 1301st 4264 69.5%
2019 39.95 2785th 4309 35.4%
2021 40.21 2719th 4451 38.9%
2022 32.94 3318th 4477 25.9%
2023 38.20 3006th 4521 33.5%
2024 26.58 3784th 4560 17.0%
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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 37.17 2799th 4306 35.0%
2019 28.29 3424th 4348 21.3%
2021 32.80 3009th 4499 33.1%
2022 33.79 3184th 4561 30.2%
2023 25.48 3705th 4588 19.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.52 1176th 3106 62.1%
2019 59.50 1524th 3184 52.1%
2021 57.28 1513th 3006 49.7%
2022 72.24 613th 2958 79.3%
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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 32.15 3230th 4240 23.8%
2019 25.82 3662nd 4295 14.7%
2021 35.95 2893rd 4331 33.2%
2022 34.61 3191st 4461 28.5%
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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 46.82 2163rd 4319 49.9%
2019 39.39 2700th 4357 38.0%
2021 32.76 2987th 4498 33.6%
2022 26.70 3595th 4563 21.2%
2023 35.53 3041st 4585 33.7%
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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 46.75 1236th 2483 50.2%
2019 41.42 1501st 2515 40.3%
2021 31.47 1783rd 2444 27.0%
2022 26.95 1989th 2421 17.8%
2023 25.47 2047th 2443 16.2%
2024 21.00 2159th 2421 10.8%
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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 43.70 2360th 4168 43.4%
2019 47.98 2134th 4188 49.0%
2021 39.97 2576th 4329 40.5%
2022 41.97 2626th 4376 40.0%
2023 44.97 2434th 4401 44.7%
2024 27.65 3540th 4431 20.1%
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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 41.61 1917th 3127 38.7%
2019 15.47 2932nd 3142 6.7%
2021 42.91 1819th 3082 41.0%
2022 33.30 2296th 3082 25.5%
2023 37.83 2084th 3106 32.9%
2024 32.14 2322nd 3078 24.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Open Quote Principal is not friendly, she is very stuck up. Vice principal is very rude and unwelcoming. Want to move so bad. I wish Mrs. Husky was still here. 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 604 14 9 64 1 n/a n/a 0 692
1989 659 22 10 56 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1990 732 31 8 56 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1991 681 36 14 64 2 n/a n/a 0 797
1992 683 26 11 74 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 670 40 14 80 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 637 34 15 79 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1995 655 53 14 98 2 n/a n/a 0 822
1996 655 53 14 98 2 n/a n/a 0 822
1997 656 54 12 102 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1998 639 58 9 101 5 n/a n/a 0 812
1999 580 62 11 117 4 n/a n/a 0 774
2000 613 63 17 110 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2001 602 81 10 167 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2002 634 197 24 229 5 n/a n/a 0 1089
2003 634 197 24 229 5 n/a n/a 0 1089
2004 515 196 22 236 6 n/a n/a 0 975
2005 488 234 22 275 5 n/a n/a 0 1024
2006 403 147 14 265 4 n/a n/a 0 833
2007 379 175 17 312 4 n/a n/a 0 887
2008 368 185 20 350 4 n/a n/a 0 927
2009 333 189 18 307 3 n/a n/a 0 850
2010 315 181 28 317 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2011 321 209 30 323 1 0 1 0 885
2012 238 178 20 256 2 0 1 0 695
2013 239 157 14 259 2 2 3 0 676
2014 214 119 11 243 3 3 19 0 612
2015 205 105 10 257 5 1 19 0 602
2016 175 107 8 252 3 1 19 0 565
2017 158 121 9 265 3 0 20 0 576
2018 148 126 3 310 2 2 29 0 620
2019 118 132 3 311 3 3 29 0 599
2020 104 131 1 304 2 4 23 0 569
2021 73 132 0 288 2 8 18 0 521
2022 68 146 1 304 4 3 20 0 546
2023 60 146 3 297 0 4 22 0 532
2024 70 174 3 358 2 7 27 0 641

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 692 33.0 20.9 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 827 47.0 17.5 n/a
1991 797 47.0 16.9 n/a
1992 795 48.2 16.4 7.3
1993 806 46.0 17.5 12.8
1994 767 43.1 17.8 7
1995 822 47.5 17.3 12.5
1996 822 47.5 17.3 12.5
1997 824 51.0 16.2 15.5
1998 812 50.7 16.0 16.5
1999 774 48.1 16.1 27.9
2000 805 47.9 16.8 25
2001 861 52.1 16.5 30.4
2002 1089 63.4 17.2 36.7
2003 1089 63.4 17.2 36.7
2004 975 64.2 15.2 37.2
2005 1024 63.9 16.0 43.8
2006 833 54.6 15.3 38.8
2007 887 57.8 15.3 49.9
2008 927 57.9 16.0 52.2
2009 850 51.0 16.7 49.5
2010 841 56.4 14.9 53.7
2011 885 57.2 15.4 58.6
2012 695 42.8 16.2 59.3
2013 676 43.2 15.6 59.6
2014 612 45.1 13.5 59.2
2015 602 45.0 13.3 60.1
2016 565 39.0 14.4 70.3
2017 576 36.5 15.7 62.5
2018 620 37.9 16.3 70.2
2019 599 41.9 14.2 69.4
2020 569 41.3 13.7 76.3
2021 521 38.8 13.4 82.3
2022 546 39.1 13.9 82.8
2023 532 42.2 12.5 84.2
2024 641 49.8 12.8 86

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 692 33.0 20.9 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 827 47.0 17.5 n/a
1991 797 47.0 16.9 n/a
1992 795 48.2 16.4 7.3
1993 806 46.0 17.5 12.8
1994 767 43.1 17.8 7
1995 822 47.5 17.3 12.5
1996 822 47.5 17.3 12.5
1997 824 51.0 16.2 15.5
1998 812 50.7 16.0 16.5
1999 774 48.1 16.1 27.9
2000 805 47.9 16.8 25
2001 861 52.1 16.5 30.4
2002 1089 63.4 17.2 36.7
2003 1089 63.4 17.2 36.7
2004 975 64.2 15.2 37.2
2005 1024 63.9 16.0 43.8
2006 833 54.6 15.3 38.8
2007 887 57.8 15.3 49.9
2008 927 57.9 16.0 52.2
2009 850 51.0 16.7 49.5
2010 841 56.4 14.9 53.7
2011 885 57.2 15.4 58.6
2012 695 42.8 16.2 59.3
2013 676 43.2 15.6 59.6
2014 612 45.1 13.5 59.2
2015 602 45.0 13.3 60.1
2016 565 39.0 14.4 70.3
2017 576 36.5 15.7 62.5
2018 620 37.9 16.3 70.2
2019 599 41.9 14.2 69.4
2020 569 41.3 13.7 76.3
2021 521 38.8 13.4 82.3
2022 546 39.1 13.9 82.8
2023 532 42.2 12.5 84.2
2024 641 49.8 12.8 86

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 $1,397 (13.6%) $8,879 (86.4%) $10,276
2020 $1,273 (12.1%) $9,282 (87.9%) $10,555
2021 $1,812 (14.3%) $10,857 (85.7%) $12,670

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 3138th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3395th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)2328
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)2935
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)3635
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)2926
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)4549
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)5038
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)4530
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599532
 11.2%
African American132146
 10.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic311297
 4.5%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White11860
 49.2%
Two or More Races2922
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%84.2%
 14.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 641 students attended Smith Elementary.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Creeks Middle
High : Spring High School

Students at Smith Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 27% African American, 11% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Smith Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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