NANCY SMITH EL

ALBANY ISD
741 GRIFFIN RD
ALBANY, TX 76430
263 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Nancy Smith Elementary School is located in Albany, Texas, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Albany Independent School District. Situated at 741 Griffin Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students in the local community. By emphasizing core academics and developmental growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition into secondary education within the district.

As part of the ESC Region 14 service area, the school maintains a strong connection to the small-town values of Albany, fostering a sense of community involvement and pride. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and staff to stay engaged with school activities, curriculum standards, and campus news. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to balance traditional classroom instruction with the individualized attention often found in smaller, rural school settings.
263
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    184 (70.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (25.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ALBANY ISD
Phone: (325)762-3384
Website: http://www.albany.esc14.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 35
Gender Ratio