Is Nancy Smith Elementary a good school?

Nancy Smith Elementary ranks 1033 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nancy Smith Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Nancy Smith Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nancy Smith Elementary?

Students at Nancy Smith Elementary are 70% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Nancy Smith Elementary attend?

Students who attend Nancy Smith Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Albany Junior-Senior High School

Nancy Smith Elementary

Summary:

Nancy Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Albany, Texas, serving 263 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Albany Independent School District, which is ranked 288 out of 968 districts in the state.

Nancy Smith Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from as high as 285 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to as low as 2,889 out of 4,479 in 2018-2019. However, the school has maintained a 4-star rating for the past three school years. While the school has shown strong performance for Gifted and Talented students, it has struggled with the academic achievement of Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Compared to the nearby Lueders-Avoca El/J H school, which is part of the Lueders-Avoca Independent School District, Nancy Smith Elementary has significantly higher test scores and a better overall school ranking.

Despite the fluctuations in its statewide ranking, Nancy Smith Elementary has generally outperformed the state and district averages in STAAR test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade reading proficiency rate was 73.33%, compared to the state average of 50.66%. This suggests that the school has been able to implement effective instructional strategies and support systems to promote student learning, though it may still need to address the specific learning needs and challenges faced by certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

741 Griffin Rd
Albany, TX 76430

(325) 762-3384

District: Albany Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1033^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,342

Students who attend Nancy Smith Elementary usually attend:

High:

Albany Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

Hispanic:

25.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nancy Smith Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (25.9%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nancy Smith Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Nancy Smith Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nancy Smith Elementary is $9,342.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nancy Smith Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Albany Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Albany Independent School District (Isd) 288^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nancy Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	80.26	405^th	3465	88.3%
2005	81.57	368^th	3475	89.4%
2006	83.41	242^nd	3476	93.0%
2007	80.14	430^th	3724	88.5%
2008	86.32	144^th	3768	96.2%
2009	82.25	361^st	3884	90.7%
2010	79.68	480^th	3937	87.8%
2011	83.26	280^th	4095	93.2%
2012	84.01	471^st	4206	88.8%
2013	84.07	470^th	4221	88.9%
2014	88.13	285^th	4260	93.3%
2015	74.03	1048^th	4320	75.7%
2016	85.85	432^nd	4286	89.9%
2017	71.45	1008^th	4329	76.7%
2018	64.93	1254^th	4359	71.2%
2019	36.84	2889^th	4479	35.5%
2021	58.93	1569^th	4578	65.7%
2022	55.92	1813^th	4581	60.4%
2023	69.50	1185^th	4647	74.5%
2024	72.43	1033^rd	4675	77.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.13	1817^th	3799	52.2%
2022	25.95	3312^th	3952	16.2%
2023	44.26	1999^th	4086	51.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.70	1780^th	4264	58.3%
2019	24.74	3770^th	4309	12.5%
2021	46.26	2296^th	4451	48.4%
2022	32.48	3348^th	4477	25.2%
2023	49.31	2230^th	4521	50.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.48	1224^th	4306	71.6%
2019	38.33	2785^th	4348	35.9%
2021	54.40	1784^th	4499	60.3%
2022	51.06	2087^th	4561	54.2%
2023	70.65	1074^th	4588	76.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.75	106^th	3006	96.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.50	1282^nd	4240	69.8%
2019	28.76	3485^th	4295	18.9%
2021	37.20	2785^th	4331	35.7%
2022	35.88	3104^th	4461	30.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.05	1476^th	4319	65.8%
2019	40.37	2630^th	4357	39.6%
2021	62.99	1344^th	4498	70.1%
2022	59.66	1620^th	4563	64.5%
2023	66.43	1282^nd	4585	72.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.17	1863^rd	4329	57.0%
2022	64.48	1189^th	4376	72.8%
2023	67.58	1061^st	4401	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.67	1867^th	3127	40.3%
2019	22.15	2730^th	3142	13.1%
2021	37.44	2051^st	3082	33.5%
2022	38.74	2090^th	3082	32.2%
2023	52.61	1503^rd	3106	51.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Nancy Smith Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	275	3	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	328
1990	269	2	0	53	1	n/a	n/a	325
1991	271	2	0	53	1	n/a	n/a	327
1992	273	2	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	328
1993	288	2	0	46	2	n/a	n/a	338
1994	276	2	2	46	1	n/a	n/a	327
1995	272	3	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	322
1996	272	3	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	322
1997	271	3	3	39	1	n/a	n/a	317
1998	278	3	0	35	1	n/a	n/a	317
1999	277	2	0	37	1	n/a	n/a	317
2000	306	2	0	37	1	n/a	n/a	346
2001	287	5	0	45	1	n/a	n/a	338
2002	263	7	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	308
2003	263	7	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	308
2004	250	7	0	35	3	n/a	n/a	295
2005	246	6	0	44	1	n/a	n/a	297
2006	246	6	0	42	4	n/a	n/a	298
2007	237	3	0	38	1	n/a	n/a	279
2008	212	5	1	30	1	n/a	n/a	249
2009	195	7	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	240
2010	213	8	2	40	1	n/a	n/a	264
2011	214	7	0	45	2	2	7	277
2012	219	4	1	50	2	1	11	288
2013	213	6	3	40	2	2	11	277
2014	228	5	1	42	2	2	10	290
2015	215	7	1	41	2	1	7	274
2016	235	9	1	46	2	1	6	300
2017	237	6	1	40	1	1	6	292
2018	221	4	1	47	1	0	10	284
2019	221	5	0	41	1	0	6	274
2020	224	2	1	47	2	0	3	279
2021	211	5	1	47	0	0	11	275
2022	197	2	2	56	0	0	11	268
2023	184	0	2	68	0	0	9	263

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 Nancy Smith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
1991	327	22.5	14.5	n/a
1992	328	22.5	14.5	28
1993	338	22.0	15.4	35.5
1994	327	23.3	14.0	33.9
1995	322	23.6	13.6	30.7
1996	322	23.6	13.6	30.7
1997	317	22.5	14.1	36.3
1998	317	24.0	13.2	29
1999	317	22.5	14.1	41.6
2000	346	23.6	14.7	43.6
2001	338	25.4	13.3	42.9
2002	308	25.9	11.9	48.7
2003	308	25.9	11.9	48.7
2004	295	24.8	11.9	51.9
2005	297	24.9	11.9	54.5
2006	298	24.8	12.0	50
2007	279	25.3	11.0	45.9
2008	249	25.2	9.9	37.8
2009	240	24.4	9.8	41.3
2010	264	22.6	11.6	44.3
2011	277	22.4	12.3	48
2012	288	21.9	13.1	45.1
2013	277	21.4	12.9	46.2
2014	290	23.7	12.2	43.8
2015	274	24.0	11.4	42.7
2016	300	24.0	12.5	45.3
2017	292	22.1	13.1	43.5
2018	284	22.7	12.4	46.1
2019	274	21.7	12.5	41.6
2020	279	21.2	13.1	46.6
2021	275	21.2	12.9	50.2
2022	268	20.8	12.8	48.5
2023	263	21.7	12.1	50.6

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 Nancy Smith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
1991	327	22.5	14.5	n/a
1992	328	22.5	14.5	28
1993	338	22.0	15.4	35.5
1994	327	23.3	14.0	33.9
1995	322	23.6	13.6	30.7
1996	322	23.6	13.6	30.7
1997	317	22.5	14.1	36.3
1998	317	24.0	13.2	29
1999	317	22.5	14.1	41.6
2000	346	23.6	14.7	43.6
2001	338	25.4	13.3	42.9
2002	308	25.9	11.9	48.7
2003	308	25.9	11.9	48.7
2004	295	24.8	11.9	51.9
2005	297	24.9	11.9	54.5
2006	298	24.8	12.0	50
2007	279	25.3	11.0	45.9
2008	249	25.2	9.9	37.8
2009	240	24.4	9.8	41.3
2010	264	22.6	11.6	44.3
2011	277	22.4	12.3	48
2012	288	21.9	13.1	45.1
2013	277	21.4	12.9	46.2
2014	290	23.7	12.2	43.8
2015	274	24.0	11.4	42.7
2016	300	24.0	12.5	45.3
2017	292	22.1	13.1	43.5
2018	284	22.7	12.4	46.1
2019	274	21.7	12.5	41.6
2020	279	21.2	13.1	46.6
2021	275	21.2	12.9	50.2
2022	268	20.8	12.8	48.5
2023	263	21.7	12.1	50.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nancy Smith Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,113 (11.9%)	$8,205 (88.1%)	$9,317
2020	$1,242 (12.7%)	$8,507 (87.3%)	$9,749
2021	$1,183 (12.7%)	$8,159 (87.3%)	$9,342

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nancy Smith Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2889^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1185^th of 4647 Elementary schools	39%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nancy Smith Elementary)	38	34	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	38	34	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nancy Smith Elementary)	56	38	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	56	38	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Nancy Smith Elementary)	31	62	31%
4th Grade Reading (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	31	62	31%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nancy Smith Elementary)	38	54	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	38	54	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Nancy Smith Elementary)	44	68	24%
5th Grade Reading (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	44	68	24%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nancy Smith Elementary)	31	81	50%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	31	81	50%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Nancy Smith Elementary)	38	61	23%
5th Grade Science (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	38	61	23%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Nancy Smith Elementary)	25	69	44%
6th Grade Reading (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	25	69	44%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nancy Smith Elementary)	34	41	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Albany Independent School District (Isd))	34	41	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	263	4%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	41	68	65.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	221	184	16.7%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	50.6%	9%

Schools Near Nancy Smith Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nancy Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	741 Griffin Rd	Albany	76430	Shackelford County	Albany Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 762-3384	263	22	12.1	50.6%	184 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (25.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	72.4	1033^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	77.9%		69.5	1185^th of 4647 public elementary schools	74.5%	152	29.6	73.3	64.7	67.7			33.3	70.0	61.8	55.9			42.4			$9,342	$1,183	$8,159
Lueders-Avoca El/J H	Public	PK, KG-8	334 Vandeventer St	Lueders	79533	Jones County	Lueders-Avoca Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 228-4211	76	12	6.3	78.9%	54 (71.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.2	3483^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.5%		25.1	3689^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.6%	206	33.3			16.7	42.9	25.0	50.0			16.7	28.6	33.3		16.7	16.7	$17,215	$2,133	$15,082

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