Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lubbock, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 561. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic achievement across various student subgroups.

Smith Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, especially in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.71% of 3rd graders, 74.65% of 4th graders, and 72.37% of 5th graders at Smith Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 48.07%, 48.85%, and 51.21% for the Lubbock Independent School District and the state, respectively. The school's performance is also noteworthy among certain student subgroups, such as Asian, White, and multi-racial students, who consistently rank in the top 10-30% of their respective statewide subgroups.

While Smith Elementary outperforms the Lubbock ISD and Texas averages, some nearby schools within the district, such as Wester Elementary and Stewart Elementary, have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, schools outside the Lubbock ISD, such as Upland Heights Elementary and Crestview Elementary in the Frenship Independent School District, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just the district may contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8707 Dover
       Lubbock, TX  79424


(806) 219-6800

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,473 Help


Students who attend Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Irons Middle
High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
41.1%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (41.1%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% 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 14.8. 21 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $9,473. 20 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Elementary 305th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Smith Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th 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
2007 82.43 295th 3724 92.1%
2008 81.46 399th 3768 89.4%
2009 84.06 262nd 3884 93.3%
2010 80.71 425th 3937 89.2%
2011 75.34 808th 4095 80.3%
2012 91.29 157th 4206 96.3%
2013 88.72 267th 4221 93.7%
2014 90.46 172nd 4260 96.0%
2015 90.03 202nd 4320 95.3%
2016 82.63 608th 4286 85.8%
2017 91.59 309th 4329 92.9%
2018 88.76 396th 4359 90.9%
2019 84.63 533rd 4479 88.1%
2021 91.36 343rd 4578 92.5%
2022 86.50 487th 4581 89.4%
2023 87.87 459th 4647 90.1%
2024 91.78 305th 4675 93.5%
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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 94.14 18th 1046 98.3%
2021 93.02 27th 961 97.2%
2022 87.18 66th 1004 93.4%
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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 47.57 1549th 3558 56.5%
2019 66.84 680th 3684 81.5%
2021 53.82 1219th 3799 67.9%
2022 61.23 1009th 3952 74.5%
2023 80.48 377th 4086 90.8%
2024 63.19 1081st 4261 74.6%
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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 88.93 173rd 4264 95.9%
2019 88.71 177th 4309 95.9%
2021 85.19 268th 4451 94.0%
2022 77.03 565th 4477 87.4%
2023 81.63 412th 4521 90.9%
2024 88.63 197th 4560 95.7%
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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 86.52 422nd 4306 90.2%
2019 85.30 447th 4348 89.7%
2021 89.83 343rd 4499 92.4%
2022 85.22 469th 4561 89.7%
2023 84.34 537th 4588 88.3%
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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 72.11 713th 3106 77.0%
2019 69.56 849th 3184 73.3%
2021 75.76 618th 3006 79.4%
2022 64.84 1130th 2958 61.8%
2023 69.21 889th 2980 70.2%
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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 67.01 931st 4240 78.0%
2019 65.57 1025th 4295 76.1%
2021 64.42 989th 4331 77.2%
2022 68.84 896th 4461 79.9%
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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 87.68 396th 4319 90.8%
2019 82.38 571st 4357 86.9%
2021 90.05 355th 4498 92.1%
2022 84.50 538th 4563 88.2%
2023 88.43 390th 4585 91.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.24 80th 1009 92.1%
2021 82.76 91st 967 90.6%
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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
2019 49.50 1153rd 2515 54.2%
2021 54.39 894th 2444 63.4%
2022 49.71 1094th 2421 54.8%
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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 83.43 377th 4168 91.0%
2019 73.70 694th 4188 83.4%
2021 80.40 496th 4329 88.5%
2022 72.47 820th 4376 81.3%
2023 76.12 683rd 4401 84.5%
2024 86.76 294th 4431 93.4%
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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 76.90 549th 3127 82.4%
2019 80.40 403rd 3142 87.2%
2021 83.08 284th 3082 90.8%
2022 82.87 303rd 3082 90.2%
2023 84.50 266th 3106 91.4%
2024 86.10 205th 3078 93.3%
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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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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
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 459 16 40 98 6 n/a n/a 0 619
2008 461 9 38 110 4 n/a n/a 0 622
2009 438 8 36 117 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 404 17 33 125 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 400 14 41 203 5 0 19 0 682
2012 375 16 35 195 0 0 17 0 638
2013 369 19 38 203 1 0 12 0 642
2014 359 22 36 226 1 0 18 0 662
2015 315 24 32 232 1 0 23 0 627
2016 278 24 28 240 0 0 21 0 591
2017 312 27 28 265 0 0 25 0 657
2018 310 28 27 267 0 0 24 0 656
2019 331 31 27 251 1 0 22 0 663
2020 305 36 27 225 3 1 28 0 625
2021 268 30 24 227 6 3 26 0 584
2022 258 39 18 233 5 4 23 0 580
2023 258 27 14 244 2 1 15 0 561
2024 248 35 14 219 2 1 14 0 533

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
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 619 39.5 15.7 15.2
2008 622 41.2 15.1 16.1
2009 600 39.7 15.1 16.2
2010 581 33.9 17.1 17.7
2011 682 41.9 16.2 n/a
2012 638 41.8 15.2 33.1
2013 642 39.8 16.1 37.1
2014 662 39.2 16.8 39.6
2015 627 40.0 15.6 34
2016 591 38.0 15.5 37.7
2017 657 41.8 15.7 35.9
2018 656 42.1 15.5 35.1
2019 663 41.0 16.1 40.3
2020 625 41.4 15.0 42.6
2021 584 40.2 14.4 44.3
2022 580 39.1 14.8 49
2023 561 37.5 14.9 48.3
2024 533 36.0 14.8 48.8

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
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 619 39.5 15.7 15.2
2008 622 41.2 15.1 16.1
2009 600 39.7 15.1 16.2
2010 581 33.9 17.1 17.7
2011 682 41.9 16.2 n/a
2012 638 41.8 15.2 33.1
2013 642 39.8 16.1 37.1
2014 662 39.2 16.8 39.6
2015 627 40.0 15.6 34
2016 591 38.0 15.5 37.7
2017 657 41.8 15.7 35.9
2018 656 42.1 15.5 35.1
2019 663 41.0 16.1 40.3
2020 625 41.4 15.0 42.6
2021 584 40.2 14.4 44.3
2022 580 39.1 14.8 49
2023 561 37.5 14.9 48.3
2024 533 36.0 14.8 48.8

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 $1,324 (16.1%) $6,875 (83.9%) $8,199
2020 $1,287 (14.4%) $7,674 (85.6%) $8,962
2021 $1,880 (19.8%) $7,593 (80.2%) $9,473

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 533rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)6981
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3553
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)6874
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)5862
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)6859
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)7172
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4454
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)7268
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)7059
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663561
 15.4%
African American3127
 12.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2714
 48.1%
Hispanic251244
 2.8%
Pacific Islander01
White331258
 22.1%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%48.3%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Smith Elementary.

Yes. Smith Elementary ranks in the top 6.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irons Middle
High : Coronado High School

Students at Smith Elementary are 47% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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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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