Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 508 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Del Valle Independent School District, which is ranked 878 out of 968 districts in the state.

Smith Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (84.06%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (4.72%). Academically, the school outperformed the district and state in several STAAR test subjects and grade levels, including 5th grade reading, math, and science. However, it lagged behind the state average in 3rd grade reading and math. The school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in these categories. Additionally, Smith Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Smith Elementary generally outperforms its peers in the Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD, particularly in subjects like reading and math. However, some nearby charter schools, such as Harmony School of Innovation - Austin and IDEA Montopolis Academy, have shown stronger overall academic performance. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to its lower performance in certain areas, such as 3rd grade reading and math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4209 Smith School Rd
       Austin, TX  78744


(512) 386-3850

District: Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1729th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,346 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John P Ojeda Middle
High:    Del Valle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.2%
African American:
7.9%
White:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.2%), African American (7.9%), White (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% 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 15.1, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $15,346, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Elementary 1729th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Smith Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Del Valle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Del Valle Independent School District (Isd) 878th 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 56.20 1687th 3465 51.3%
2005 61.99 1425th 3475 59.0%
2006 47.98 2145th 3476 38.3%
2007 46.44 2390th 3724 35.8%
2008 47.95 2297th 3768 39.0%
2009 47.01 2398th 3884 38.3%
2010 50.31 2323rd 3937 41.0%
2011 57.16 1986th 4095 51.5%
2012 69.43 1171st 4206 72.2%
2013 63.06 1553rd 4221 63.2%
2014 59.80 1781st 4260 58.2%
2015 45.59 2568th 4320 40.6%
2016 36.23 3001st 4286 30.0%
2017 27.20 3320th 4329 23.3%
2018 33.78 2958th 4359 32.1%
2019 37.68 2837th 4479 36.7%
2021 38.31 2656th 4578 42.0%
2022 76.31 896th 4581 80.4%
2023 50.52 2147th 4647 53.8%
2024 57.14 1729th 4675 63.0%
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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 51.01 1441st 3226 55.3%
2019 50.90 1519th 3333 54.4%
2021 65.81 766th 3446 77.8%
2022 83.91 264th 3487 92.4%
2023 64.97 921st 3556 74.1%
2024 56.73 1320th 3638 63.7%
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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 35.66 2341st 3558 34.2%
2019 50.12 1410th 3684 61.7%
2021 55.05 1165th 3799 69.3%
2022 79.99 376th 3952 90.5%
2023 54.09 1403rd 4086 65.7%
2024 55.28 1551st 4261 63.6%
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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 40.49 2662nd 4264 37.6%
2019 43.04 2557th 4309 40.7%
2021 53.77 1775th 4451 60.1%
2022 90.42 162nd 4477 96.4%
2023 61.32 1425th 4521 68.5%
2024 61.52 1390th 4560 69.5%
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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 38.06 2736th 4306 36.5%
2019 43.74 2434th 4348 44.0%
2021 41.16 2518th 4499 44.0%
2022 74.29 921st 4561 79.8%
2023 55.95 1804th 4588 60.7%
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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 36.33 2441st 3106 21.4%
2019 24.52 2827th 3184 11.2%
2021 46.53 1885th 3006 37.3%
2022 71.33 683rd 2958 76.9%
2023 58.81 1533rd 2980 48.6%
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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 53.41 1726th 4240 59.3%
2019 57.87 1470th 4295 65.8%
2021 65.81 918th 4331 78.8%
2022 88.11 231st 4461 94.8%
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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 31.11 3180th 4319 26.4%
2019 32.13 3194th 4357 26.7%
2021 38.01 2673rd 4498 40.6%
2022 76.00 884th 4563 80.6%
2023 44.96 2455th 4585 46.5%
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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 52.03 1042nd 2483 58.0%
2019 70.15 484th 2515 80.8%
2021 40.17 1412th 2444 42.2%
2022 63.75 641st 2421 73.5%
2023 53.92 937th 2443 61.6%
2024 77.82 310th 2421 87.2%
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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 37.84 2724th 4168 34.6%
2019 39.39 2664th 4188 36.4%
2021 46.93 2128th 4329 50.8%
2022 85.55 341st 4376 92.2%
2023 53.60 1840th 4401 58.2%
2024 53.14 1897th 4431 57.2%
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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 61.86 1068th 3127 65.8%
2019 24.24 2655th 3142 15.5%
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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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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
1989 337 80 1 312 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1990 331 63 3 310 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 351 57 3 320 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1992 341 47 1 309 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 325 51 2 315 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 267 38 1 308 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1995 244 39 0 304 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 244 39 0 304 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 221 37 0 290 5 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 217 53 0 323 10 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 237 55 0 363 8 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 156 77 5 411 7 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 162 97 3 536 7 n/a n/a 0 805
2002 84 98 13 402 4 n/a n/a 0 601
2003 84 98 13 402 4 n/a n/a 0 601
2004 88 136 9 420 8 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 61 129 11 422 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 53 133 10 415 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 23 39 7 508 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2008 37 52 10 597 1 n/a n/a 0 697
2009 26 47 13 552 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2010 31 67 7 675 4 n/a n/a 0 784
2011 24 66 5 694 3 0 1 0 793
2012 34 54 8 588 1 1 4 0 690
2013 31 45 3 561 2 1 6 0 649
2014 35 40 1 599 4 1 5 0 685
2015 39 47 2 727 4 1 10 0 830
2016 46 45 3 681 4 1 12 0 792
2017 42 50 5 683 2 2 9 0 793
2018 41 56 2 628 1 1 6 0 735
2019 38 39 2 374 1 0 4 0 458
2020 32 42 2 354 1 0 8 0 439
2021 14 45 2 279 0 0 10 0 350
2022 13 28 4 270 0 0 7 0 322
2023 24 39 4 427 3 0 11 0 508
2024 26 44 3 477 0 0 10 0 560

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
1989 730 n/a n/a n/a
1990 708 47.0 15.0 n/a
1991 732 46.7 15.6 n/a
1992 698 52.2 13.3 41.7
1993 693 48.0 14.4 55.1
1994 615 47.4 13.0 48.3
1995 592 47.0 12.6 0.7
1996 592 47.0 12.6 0.7
1997 553 45.6 12.1 50.1
1998 603 45.6 13.2 50.6
1999 663 46.5 14.3 59.3
2000 656 51.0 12.9 66.2
2001 805 58.1 13.9 69.8
2002 601 50.0 12.0 82.7
2003 601 50.0 12.0 82.7
2004 661 48.2 13.7 82
2005 625 48.0 13.0 85.6
2006 614 41.7 14.7 85.5
2007 578 40.0 14.5 86.2
2008 697 42.0 16.6 86.2
2009 639 46.9 13.6 87.8
2010 784 52.0 15.0 91.5
2011 793 53.7 14.7 91.9
2012 690 43.1 15.9 86.4
2013 649 45.9 14.1 90.1
2014 685 45.2 15.1 90.5
2015 830 52.0 15.9 91.7
2016 792 54.0 14.6 92.2
2017 793 53.8 14.7 91.8
2018 735 52.1 14.0 89
2019 458 40.0 11.4 87.1
2020 439 40.0 10.9 87.7
2021 350 35.5 9.8 90.3
2022 322 28.3 11.3 87.9
2023 508 33.3 15.2 91.3
2024 560 37.0 15.1 89.8

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
1989 730 n/a n/a n/a
1990 708 47.0 15.0 n/a
1991 732 46.7 15.6 n/a
1992 698 52.2 13.3 41.7
1993 693 48.0 14.4 55.1
1994 615 47.4 13.0 48.3
1995 592 47.0 12.6 0.7
1996 592 47.0 12.6 0.7
1997 553 45.6 12.1 50.1
1998 603 45.6 13.2 50.6
1999 663 46.5 14.3 59.3
2000 656 51.0 12.9 66.2
2001 805 58.1 13.9 69.8
2002 601 50.0 12.0 82.7
2003 601 50.0 12.0 82.7
2004 661 48.2 13.7 82
2005 625 48.0 13.0 85.6
2006 614 41.7 14.7 85.5
2007 578 40.0 14.5 86.2
2008 697 42.0 16.6 86.2
2009 639 46.9 13.6 87.8
2010 784 52.0 15.0 91.5
2011 793 53.7 14.7 91.9
2012 690 43.1 15.9 86.4
2013 649 45.9 14.1 90.1
2014 685 45.2 15.1 90.5
2015 830 52.0 15.9 91.7
2016 792 54.0 14.6 92.2
2017 793 53.8 14.7 91.8
2018 735 52.1 14.0 89
2019 458 40.0 11.4 87.1
2020 439 40.0 10.9 87.7
2021 350 35.5 9.8 90.3
2022 322 28.3 11.3 87.9
2023 508 33.3 15.2 91.3
2024 560 37.0 15.1 89.8

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 $1,503 (11.9%) $11,154 (88.1%) $12,657
2020 $1,697 (12.5%) $11,883 (87.5%) $13,581
2021 $1,913 (12.5%) $13,434 (87.5%) $15,346

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2837th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2147th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)1832
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))2528
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)1727
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))2825
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)2424
   3rd Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))2814
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)011
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))1113
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)2746
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))2333
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)2841
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))2535
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)1731
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))1226
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))68
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)5340
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))3137
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)7773
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))3538
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)7949
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))3616
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)10021
 79%
   5th Grade Reading (Del Valle Independent School District (Isd))5029
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458508
 10.9%
African American3939
American Indian13
 200%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic374427
 14.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3824
 36.8%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%91.3%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Elementary

Students at Smith Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 560 students attended Smith Elementary.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John P Ojeda Middle
High : Del Valle High School

Smith Elementary ranks 1729th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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