Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rita Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- 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 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#259 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
52%
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
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 #259 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rita Smith Elementary School?
521 students attend Rita Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rita Smith Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 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 Independent School District.
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