Smith Elementary

Summary:

Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 254 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools over the past several years. The school's student population is 88.19% Hispanic, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, over 96% of Smith Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher per-student spending than the district average, the school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri At Page, Bowden Academy, and Highland Park Elementary generally outperform Smith Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Smith Elementary through targeted interventions and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 823 S Gevers St
       San Antonio, TX  78203-1896


(210) 228-3360

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3912th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,761 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.2%
African American:
8.3%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Compare Details Smith Elementary ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.2%), African American (8.3%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% 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 13.3, which is the 12th best among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Elementary is $13,761, which is the 19th highest among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th 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 3.20 3447th 3465 0.5%
2005 11.80 3352nd 3475 3.5%
2006 22.89 3097th 3476 10.9%
2007 32.29 2981st 3724 20.0%
2008 25.12 3279th 3768 13.0%
2009 4.03 3855th 3884 0.7%
2010 1.94 3918th 3937 0.5%
2011 10.50 3968th 4095 3.1%
2012 15.16 3990th 4206 5.1%
2013 13.56 4010th 4221 5.0%
2014 32.09 3299th 4260 22.6%
2015 34.22 3148th 4320 27.1%
2016 29.96 3293rd 4286 23.2%
2017 6.85 4276th 4329 1.2%
2018 14.84 4060th 4359 6.9%
2019 17.54 4033rd 4479 10.0%
2021 10.87 4453rd 4578 2.7%
2022 11.95 4334th 4581 5.4%
2023 24.38 3739th 4647 19.5%
2024 22.23 3912th 4675 16.3%
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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 35.95 2277th 3226 29.4%
2019 52.94 1416th 3333 57.5%
2021 45.24 1754th 3446 49.1%
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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 27.35 2894th 3558 18.7%
2019 19.03 3488th 3684 5.3%
2021 20.74 3502nd 3799 7.8%
2022 46.94 1771st 3952 55.2%
2023 34.74 2737th 4086 33.0%
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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 20.23 3915th 4264 8.2%
2019 28.90 3530th 4309 18.1%
2021 14.97 4285th 4451 3.7%
2022 18.32 4117th 4477 8.0%
2023 34.25 3271st 4521 27.6%
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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 14.28 4074th 4306 5.4%
2019 19.88 3877th 4348 10.8%
2021 11.48 4385th 4499 2.5%
2022 14.82 4246th 4561 6.9%
2023 29.69 3424th 4588 25.4%
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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 25.90 3625th 4240 14.5%
2019 30.77 3345th 4295 22.1%
2021 18.23 4137th 4331 4.5%
2022 15.23 4276th 4461 4.1%
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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 20.03 3828th 4319 11.4%
2019 17.88 3954th 4357 9.2%
2021 14.99 4190th 4498 6.8%
2022 13.68 4277th 4563 6.3%
2023 22.67 3845th 4585 16.1%
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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
2019 9.07 2493rd 2515 0.9%
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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 17.79 3898th 4168 6.5%
2019 23.11 3679th 4188 12.2%
2021 13.60 4202nd 4329 2.9%
2022 17.50 4050th 4376 7.4%
2023 28.00 3484th 4401 20.8%
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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
1988 24 192 1 503 n/a n/a n/a 0 720
1989 20 184 1 515 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1990 24 183 1 493 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1991 13 180 1 442 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 20 155 1 418 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 10 149 2 390 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 10 165 1 424 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 11 164 1 449 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 11 164 1 449 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 8 206 1 478 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 10 174 0 475 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 5 194 0 505 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 4 165 0 494 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2001 9 143 0 468 4 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 16 120 0 472 6 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 16 120 0 472 6 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 12 125 0 473 3 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 16 109 0 501 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2006 7 72 2 474 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 8 69 2 472 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 5 68 1 431 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 5 61 1 434 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 5 61 1 461 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 5 56 0 463 0 0 3 0 527
2012 4 57 1 441 1 0 2 0 506
2013 1 52 1 425 0 0 1 0 480
2014 4 45 0 451 0 0 1 0 501
2015 3 51 0 462 0 1 1 0 518
2016 6 32 0 406 0 0 2 0 446
2017 7 37 1 379 0 0 2 0 426
2018 5 29 0 351 0 0 2 0 387
2019 9 20 0 287 0 0 2 0 318
2020 6 21 0 309 0 0 1 0 337
2021 4 18 5 260 0 0 0 0 287
2022 7 14 0 232 0 0 0 0 253
2023 8 21 0 224 0 0 1 0 254

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 720 39.0 18.4 n/a
1989 720 n/a n/a n/a
1990 701 40.0 17.5 n/a
1991 636 39.8 15.9 n/a
1992 594 38.3 15.5 90.7
1993 551 35.0 15.7 94.9
1994 600 35.8 16.8 89.7
1995 625 42.8 14.6 91.5
1996 625 42.8 14.6 91.5
1997 693 43.0 16.1 93.5
1998 659 42.7 15.4 79.7
1999 706 43.3 16.3 65.6
2000 666 41.0 16.2 52.3
2001 624 38.6 16.2 38
2002 614 38.5 15.9 30
2003 614 38.5 15.9 30
2004 613 33.4 18.4 26.9
2005 629 37.5 16.8 24.6
2006 556 36.0 15.4 20.1
2007 552 33.0 16.7 17
2008 505 32.0 15.8 56.8
2009 502 32.0 15.7 54
2010 528 32.5 16.2 47.7
2011 527 33.0 15.9 32.1
2012 506 31.0 16.3 19.8
2013 480 31.1 15.4 98.8
2014 501 30.0 16.7 97.8
2015 518 32.0 16.1 96.3
2016 446 30.0 14.8 96.6
2017 426 27.6 15.4 95.8
2018 387 25.6 15.0 95.9
2019 318 22.0 14.4 95
2020 337 22.3 15.0 96.1
2021 287 21.7 13.2 96.2
2022 253 19.0 13.3 98
2023 254 18.9 13.3 96.9

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 720 39.0 18.4 n/a
1989 720 n/a n/a n/a
1990 701 40.0 17.5 n/a
1991 636 39.8 15.9 n/a
1992 594 38.3 15.5 90.7
1993 551 35.0 15.7 94.9
1994 600 35.8 16.8 89.7
1995 625 42.8 14.6 91.5
1996 625 42.8 14.6 91.5
1997 693 43.0 16.1 93.5
1998 659 42.7 15.4 79.7
1999 706 43.3 16.3 65.6
2000 666 41.0 16.2 52.3
2001 624 38.6 16.2 38
2002 614 38.5 15.9 30
2003 614 38.5 15.9 30
2004 613 33.4 18.4 26.9
2005 629 37.5 16.8 24.6
2006 556 36.0 15.4 20.1
2007 552 33.0 16.7 17
2008 505 32.0 15.8 56.8
2009 502 32.0 15.7 54
2010 528 32.5 16.2 47.7
2011 527 33.0 15.9 32.1
2012 506 31.0 16.3 19.8
2013 480 31.1 15.4 98.8
2014 501 30.0 16.7 97.8
2015 518 32.0 16.1 96.3
2016 446 30.0 14.8 96.6
2017 426 27.6 15.4 95.8
2018 387 25.6 15.0 95.9
2019 318 22.0 14.4 95
2020 337 22.3 15.0 96.1
2021 287 21.7 13.2 96.2
2022 253 19.0 13.3 98
2023 254 18.9 13.3 96.9

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 $2,262 (14.5%) $13,303 (85.5%) $15,565
2020 $2,431 (19.4%) $10,092 (80.6%) $12,523
2021 $2,736 (19.9%) $11,025 (80.1%) $13,761

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 4033rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3739th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)829
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)1923
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)368
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)2533
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)199
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)1619
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)1433
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)2933
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)4036
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Elementary)5155
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Elementary)3436
 2%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Smith Elementary)2055
 35%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3232
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318254
 20.1%
African American2021
 5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic287224
 22%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%96.9%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Smith Elementary.

Students at Smith Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% White.

Smith Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Highlands High School


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