Smith El
#4077 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#41409 of 50,301 nationally
About Smith El
Smith El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 650 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4077th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 650.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Smith El ranks 495th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smith El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Klentzman Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
833 students · 273 m away
Cummings El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
513 students · 739 m away
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students · 905 m away
Kipp Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
508 students · 1.4 km away
Kipp Shine Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
920 students · 1.4 km away
Kipp Houston H S
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
642 students · 1.4 km away
Boone El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
511 students · 1.6 km away
Olle Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,025 students · 1.6 km away
Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
Meadows Place · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
190 students · 1.6 km away
Horn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
675 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Kujawa Ec/PK/K
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
650 students
Blue Hole Pri
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649 students
Hemphill El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Devonian El
Andrews · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
649 students
Highland Park El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Burns El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith El a good school?
Smith El has a Success Index (US) of 25.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4077 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smith El rank in Texas?
Smith El ranks #4077 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #41409 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith El?
Smith El had 650 students in 2025.
Is Smith El a elementary school or a high school?
Smith El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.