Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rita Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rita Smith Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Rita Smith Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rita Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Rita Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tibbals Elementary School, P M Akin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Rita Smith Elementary School?
487 students attend Rita Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rita Smith Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita Smith Elementary School?
Rita Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rita Smith Elementary School offer ?
Rita Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rita Smith Elementary School part of?
Rita Smith Elementary School is part of Wylie ISD School District.
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