L F SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

L F SMITH ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PASADENA ISD school district, located in SO HOUSTON, TX with about 688 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 49 teachers, L F SMITH ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

L.F. Smith Elementary School, located at 1401 Avenue A in South Houston, Texas, is a campus within the Pasadena Independent School District (PISD). Serving students in the South Houston community, the school is deeply integrated into a densely populated, urban-suburban environment. As a Title I school, it focuses on providing comprehensive educational support to a diverse student body, often prioritizing literacy, foundational numeracy, and English language acquisition to ensure academic success across all grade levels.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations. Like many schools in the Pasadena ISD, L.F. Smith works to implement data-driven instruction and social-emotional learning initiatives to help students overcome socioeconomic challenges. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact L F SMITH ELEMENTARY at (713) 740-0720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.