SMITH EL
SMITH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VICTORIA ISD school district, located in VICTORIA, TX with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 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 2901 Erwin Ave in Victoria, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Victoria Independent School District (VISD). As a foundational institution in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that foster social-emotional growth and student engagement.
Beyond academics, SMITH ELementary serves as a central hub for families in the Victoria area, encouraging parent and community involvement to enhance the overall student experience. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources aimed at helping students build a strong educational foundation for their future academic careers. As part of a larger district, SMITH ELementary benefits from the administrative resources of VISD while maintaining a specific identity rooted in the traditions and values of its local neighborhood on Erwin Avenue.
For more information, contact SMITH EL at (361) 788-9605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VICTORIA, TX 77901-3679
(361) 788-9605
SMITH EL is a public Title I school in VICTORIA, TX with about 531 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VICTORIA ISD
- Total Students:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 34.35
- 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
* 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 531 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.3%
- White
- 17.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.