Smith El
Richmond, TX · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Smith El is a elementary school located in Richmond, Texas. The school serves 368 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Smith El performs below the state average for Texas. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smith El has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Smith El has 368 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
Smith El has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Smith El is part of the Lamar Cisd in Richmond, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.