Overview
SMITH EL is a public primary in SPRING, Texas. The school enrolls 624 students. It is part of the SPRING ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSPRING ISD
County48201
CitySPRING
ZIP77373
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484122006330
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment624
White9.5%
Hispanic / Latino53.5%
Black / African American30.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)