SMITH EL

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

254

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

153.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	224
Black	21
Two or More	1

Hispanic
224 (88.2 %)
Black
21 (8.3 %)
White
8 (3.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)228-3360
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 41

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32