SMITH EL

www.aldineisd.org

553 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Smith Academy, located at 5815 W. Little York Rd in Houston, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Aldine Independent School District. The school is designed to serve students who benefit from an alternative academic setting, focusing on providing a structured environment that supports individualized learning needs, behavioral growth, and credit recovery. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students who may have struggled in traditional campus settings get back on track toward graduation and academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Smith Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Aldine community to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their educational journey. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and targeted student support services, the academy strives to equip its learners with the necessary skills and certifications to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

553

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	455
Black	86
Two or More	7

Hispanic
455 (82.3%)
Black
86 (15.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
White
5 (0.9%)

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:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(713)613-7650
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 113