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Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Texas, serving 368 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 213 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

While Smith Elementary has seen an increase in Hispanic students and a decrease in White and African American students in recent years, its academic performance on STAAR assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 29.27%, 46.34%, and 44.44%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 63.6%, 64.29%, and 65.47%. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics and STAAR Science is also below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for female, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, but significantly lower performance for male, African American, and Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, such as Manford Williams Elementary and Taylor Ray Elementary, Smith Elementary's performance is generally lower. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.16% to 88.27% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. While the school's spending per student has increased in recent years, reaching $14,401 in the 2020-2021 school year, the school's overall performance suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the specific needs of underperforming student groups and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2014 Lamar Dr
       Richmond, TX  77469-5302

(832) 223-2300

District: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2587th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,401 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lamar Jh
High:    Lamar Cons High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.2%
African American:
14.7%
White:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks worse than 55.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 24th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), African American (14.7%), White (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.2% 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, which is the 7th best among 27 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $14,401, which is the 2nd highest among 27 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 213th 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 64.34 1272nd 3465 63.3%
2005 65.27 1248th 3475 64.1%
2006 54.52 1808th 3476 48.0%
2007 55.49 1933rd 3724 48.1%
2008 49.37 2233rd 3768 40.7%
2009 59.03 1766th 3884 54.5%
2010 47.85 2434th 3937 38.2%
2011 46.13 2644th 4095 35.4%
2012 43.44 2689th 4206 36.1%
2013 26.60 3540th 4221 16.1%
2014 30.34 3391st 4260 20.4%
2015 34.30 3141st 4320 27.3%
2016 35.82 3023rd 4286 29.5%
2017 36.09 2770th 4329 36.0%
2018 43.19 2357th 4359 45.9%
2019 44.69 2367th 4479 47.2%
2021 49.20 2078th 4578 54.6%
2022 61.14 1546th 4581 66.3%
2023 58.18 1695th 4647 63.5%
2024 43.63 2587th 4675 44.7%
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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 76.87 410th 3226 87.3%
2019 79.96 325th 3333 90.2%
2021 81.98 301st 3446 91.3%
2022 75.89 478th 3487 86.3%
2023 75.43 534th 3556 85.0%
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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 25.90 2997th 3558 15.8%
2019 17.97 3558th 3684 3.4%
2021 54.77 1181st 3799 68.9%
2022 44.19 1977th 3952 50.0%
2023 56.65 1263rd 4086 69.1%
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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 58.43 1467th 4264 65.6%
2019 59.20 1413th 4309 67.2%
2021 65.72 1085th 4451 75.6%
2022 74.78 659th 4477 85.3%
2023 74.75 663rd 4521 85.3%
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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 37.81 2752nd 4306 36.1%
2019 40.96 2609th 4348 40.0%
2021 54.88 1759th 4499 60.9%
2022 64.25 1348th 4561 70.4%
2023 66.39 1250th 4588 72.8%
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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
2021 37.19 2157th 3006 28.2%
2022 61.55 1329th 2958 55.1%
2023 52.74 1804th 2980 39.5%
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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 76.45 533rd 4240 87.4%
2019 70.60 765th 4295 82.2%
2021 64.90 966th 4331 77.7%
2022 73.44 680th 4461 84.8%
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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 48.22 2090th 4319 51.6%
2019 49.09 2072nd 4357 52.4%
2021 41.48 2474th 4498 45.0%
2022 57.15 1753rd 4563 61.6%
2023 49.31 2197th 4585 52.1%
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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 68.17 526th 2483 78.8%
2019 57.95 846th 2515 66.4%
2021 46.86 1151st 2444 52.9%
2022 69.32 499th 2421 79.4%
2023 58.09 812th 2443 66.8%
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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 47.90 2069th 4168 50.4%
2019 54.86 1676th 4188 60.0%
2021 65.23 1101st 4329 74.6%
2022 69.93 931st 4376 78.7%
2023 64.20 1251st 4401 71.6%
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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 26.97 2525th 3127 19.3%
2019 16.03 2910th 3142 7.4%
2021 40.31 1920th 3082 37.7%
2022 45.08 1804th 3082 41.5%
2023 78.38 469th 3106 84.9%
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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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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 95 154 0 268 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 90 155 2 285 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 96 103 2 251 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 92 94 2 265 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 73 103 2 335 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 60 132 6 306 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 99 189 6 371 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 99 189 6 371 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 95 204 5 389 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 66 150 4 320 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 92 139 4 344 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 94 119 1 374 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 95 138 6 335 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 88 158 9 374 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 88 158 9 374 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 59 109 6 351 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 52 107 5 331 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 68 110 5 426 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 59 130 6 445 2 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 57 131 6 471 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 69 130 7 500 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2010 57 130 8 449 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2011 51 123 7 454 0 0 1 0 636
2012 42 124 5 401 0 0 3 0 575
2013 37 114 7 388 0 0 3 0 549
2014 51 108 6 376 0 0 2 0 543
2015 59 80 6 381 1 0 1 0 528
2016 50 90 7 337 1 1 1 0 487
2017 42 99 3 307 1 1 4 0 457
2018 40 75 4 293 0 1 7 0 420
2019 39 82 4 310 0 1 7 0 443
2020 36 84 3 291 1 0 8 0 423
2021 33 72 2 246 0 0 5 0 358
2022 46 63 1 227 0 0 8 0 345
2023 41 54 2 262 0 0 9 0 368

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 517 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 27.0 19.7 n/a
1991 452 26.6 16.9 n/a
1992 453 24.3 18.6 64.2
1993 514 28.0 18.4 82.3
1994 504 28.2 17.9 72.2
1995 665 38.9 17.1 75.8
1996 665 38.9 17.1 75.8
1997 693 39.4 17.6 72.9
1998 544 33.8 16.1 70.8
1999 580 30.5 19.0 73.8
2000 589 36.8 16.0 76.6
2001 574 38.0 15.1 75.4
2002 629 37.1 17.0 67.6
2003 629 37.1 17.0 67.6
2004 525 36.5 14.4 72.4
2005 495 33.3 14.9 76.4
2006 611 36.6 16.7 72.2
2007 642 39.4 16.3 77.1
2008 667 44.8 14.9 75
2009 707 44.9 15.7 77.1
2010 648 43.1 15.0 81.5
2011 636 41.6 15.2 83
2012 575 37.4 15.3 78.8
2013 549 35.3 15.5 84.9
2014 543 35.6 15.2 82.1
2015 528 36.0 14.6 74.2
2016 487 36.0 13.5 82.8
2017 457 34.1 13.3 77
2018 420 34.0 12.3 85
2019 443 31.0 14.2 86.2
2020 423 32.1 13.1 83.5
2021 358 33.1 10.7 88.3
2022 345 30.1 11.4 84.1
2023 368 26.2 14.0 80.2

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 517 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 27.0 19.7 n/a
1991 452 26.6 16.9 n/a
1992 453 24.3 18.6 64.2
1993 514 28.0 18.4 82.3
1994 504 28.2 17.9 72.2
1995 665 38.9 17.1 75.8
1996 665 38.9 17.1 75.8
1997 693 39.4 17.6 72.9
1998 544 33.8 16.1 70.8
1999 580 30.5 19.0 73.8
2000 589 36.8 16.0 76.6
2001 574 38.0 15.1 75.4
2002 629 37.1 17.0 67.6
2003 629 37.1 17.0 67.6
2004 525 36.5 14.4 72.4
2005 495 33.3 14.9 76.4
2006 611 36.6 16.7 72.2
2007 642 39.4 16.3 77.1
2008 667 44.8 14.9 75
2009 707 44.9 15.7 77.1
2010 648 43.1 15.0 81.5
2011 636 41.6 15.2 83
2012 575 37.4 15.3 78.8
2013 549 35.3 15.5 84.9
2014 543 35.6 15.2 82.1
2015 528 36.0 14.6 74.2
2016 487 36.0 13.5 82.8
2017 457 34.1 13.3 77
2018 420 34.0 12.3 85
2019 443 31.0 14.2 86.2
2020 423 32.1 13.1 83.5
2021 358 33.1 10.7 88.3
2022 345 30.1 11.4 84.1
2023 368 26.2 14.0 80.2

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 $1,192 (9.8%) $10,990 (90.2%) $12,182
2021 $1,392 (9.7%) $13,009 (90.3%) $14,401

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 2367th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1695th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)5659
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5564
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)7036
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6454
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)6013
 47%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)4332
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)6057
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)3017
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)3340
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5359
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6157
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)4029
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)3529
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)3462
 28%
   5th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6170
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)4756
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)3435
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5942
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)10033
 67%
   5th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5733
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students443368
 16.9%
African American8254
 34.1%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic310262
 15.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3941
 5.1%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%80.2%
 6.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Smith Elementary.

Smith Elementary ranks 2587th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Jh
High : Lamar Cons High School

Students at Smith Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% White, 2% Two or more races.


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