RITA SMITH EL

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Rita Smith Elementary School is a prominent campus located in Wylie, Texas, serving as part of the highly regarded Wylie Independent School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. As a cornerstone of the local community, it prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their developmental needs.

Academically, Rita Smith Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating modern teaching techniques to prepare students for future success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture, often highlighting programs that encourage inclusivity, leadership, and social-emotional learning. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with creative extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to nurture lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

587

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RITA SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	88
Black	84
Asian	122
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
255 (43.4%)
Asian
122 (20.8%)
Hispanic
88 (15.0%)
Black
84 (14.3%)
Two or More
34 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	WYLIE ISD
Phone:	(972)429-2540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 105

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RITA SMITH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	105
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RITA SMITH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	49.9%
Male	294	50.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th