SMITH EL

SMITH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 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, located at 823 S. Gevers St. in San Antonio, Texas, is a part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Serving students in the Eastside community, the school is situated in a historic urban neighborhood, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to revitalize and support schools in the area. Like many institutions within SAISD, SMITH ELementary focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

The school environment at SMITH ELementary is shaped by its commitment to student-centered programming and the specific needs of the local community. It typically offers a standard K-5 curriculum with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and preparing students for middle school transitions. Parents and stakeholders often view the school as a vital neighborhood hub, and the administration frequently works to implement district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for all learners.

For more information, contact SMITH EL at (210) 228-3360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

823 S GEVERS ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78203-1896
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SMITH EL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SAN ANTONIO ISD
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
25.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 387 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.7%
Black or African American
7.5%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.