SMITH EL

SMITH EL is a public elementary school that is part of the LUBBOCK ISD school district, located in LUBBOCK, TX with about 656 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, SMITH 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.

SMITH ELementary School is a public school located in the southwest area of Lubbock, Texas, and is part of the Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD). Serving students in the primary grades, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive community environment. Like many schools in the Lubbock ISD system, SMITH ELementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster student growth through teacher-led classroom instruction and various campus programs.

The school is positioned to serve families living in the 79424 zip code, a suburban area of Lubbock that has seen consistent development. As a campus within the district, SMITH ELementary benefits from the resources and administrative structure of Lubbock ISD, which prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Parents and community members typically view the school as an integral part of the local neighborhood, focusing on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school.

For more information, contact SMITH EL at (806) 219-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8707 DOVER
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
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SMITH EL is a public school in LUBBOCK, TX with about 656 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LUBBOCK ISD
Total Students:
656
Teachers:
42.15
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 656 students

White
47.3%
Hispanic/Latino
40.7%
Black or African American
4.3%
Asian
4.1%
Two or more races
3.7%

Female
43.1%
Male
56.9%

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.