SMITH ACADEMY

SMITH ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALDINE ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 574 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, SMITH ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SMITH ACADEMY, located at 5815 W. Little York Rd in Houston, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Aldine Independent School District. The school is designed to serve students who benefit from an alternative academic setting, focusing on providing a structured environment that supports individualized learning needs, behavioral growth, and credit recovery. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students who may have struggled in traditional campus settings get back on track toward graduation and academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, SMITH ACADEMY places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Aldine community to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their educational journey. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and targeted student support services, the academy strives to equip its learners with the necessary skills and certifications to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact SMITH ACADEMY at (713) 613-7650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5815 W LITTLE YORK RD
HOUSTON, TX 77091-1199
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SMITH ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALDINE ISD
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
42.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 574 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.6%
Black or African American
25.1%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.