Overview
SMITH EL is a public primary in RICHMOND, Texas. The school enrolls 307 students. It is part of the LAMAR CISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictLAMAR CISD
County48157
CityRICHMOND
ZIP77469
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482658002991
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment307
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino70.1%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)