SMITH EL

2101 FOREST MEADOW DR
PRINCETON, TX 75407

www.princetonisd.net

683 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on public school district data, **Leta Horn Smith Elementary** is a public school located in Princeton, Texas, serving students within the **Princeton Independent School District (PISD)**. As a newer campus within the rapidly growing North Texas region, the school is designed to accommodate the influx of families moving into the Princeton area. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Like other campuses in the Princeton ISD, Leta Horn Smith Elementary emphasizes a community-centered approach to education. The school provides a standard Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum, often integrating technology into the classroom to support diverse learning styles. The school works closely with district leadership to manage the challenges of rapid enrollment growth, aiming to maintain a supportive campus culture that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and parent involvement.

683

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	189
Black	166
Asian	24
Two or More	54
American Indian	5

White
245 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
189 (27.7 %)
Black
166 (24.3 %)
Two or More
54 (7.9 %)
Asian
24 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	PRINCETON ISD
Phone:	(469)952-5400
Website:	http://www.princetonisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 2

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SMITH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SMITH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	49.6%
Male	344	50.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th