NESMITH EL
NESMITH EL is a public elementary school that is part of the COMMUNITY ISD school district, located in LAVON, TX with about 532 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, NESMITH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
NESMITH ELementary School is a prominent campus within the Community Independent School District, located in the rapidly growing city of Lavon, Texas. Serving as a foundational educational hub for the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Community ISD, NESMITH ELementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional well-being.
As part of a district experiencing significant development due to the expansion of the North Texas suburbs, NESMITH ELementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting. For families seeking more specific information on registration, upcoming school events, or detailed academic programs, the official district website at [communityisd.org](http://communityisd.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.
For more information, contact NESMITH EL at (972) 843-8620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAVON, TX 75166
(972) 843-8620
http://communityisd.org
NESMITH EL is a public school in LAVON, TX with about 532 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COMMUNITY ISD
- Total Students:
- 532
- Teachers:
- 34.29
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 532 students
- White
- 62.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.