SMITH EL

www.aliefisd.net

650 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School is a public school located in the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Serving the diverse community of the 77099 area, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the elementary grades. As part of the Alief ISD network, the school aligns its curriculum and resources with the district’s mission to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for future success in a global society.

The school environment at Smith Elementary emphasizes foundational learning, community engagement, and character building. By leveraging the resources of Alief ISD—a district known for its significant cultural diversity and commitment to student support—the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or registration procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official Alief ISD website at [www.aliefisd.net](http://www.aliefisd.net).

650

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	400
Black	131
Asian	103
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
400 (61.5%)
Black
131 (20.2%)
Asian
103 (15.8%)
White
13 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	ALIEF ISD
Phone:	(281)983-8380
Website:	http://www.aliefisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 89

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 112