Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David E Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David E. Smith Elementary serves the southwest part of Haltom City, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within 5-10 minutes of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David E Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
David E Smith Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David E Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David E Smith Elementary School is 0.34, which is less 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
80%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
13%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David E Smith Elementary School's ranking?
David E Smith Elementary School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David E Smith Elementary School?
640 students attend David E Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of David E Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David E Smith Elementary School?
David E Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David E Smith Elementary School offer ?
David E Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David E Smith Elementary School part of?
David E Smith Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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