Smith El
Austin, TX · Del Valle ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,727th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
4209 SMITH SCHOOL RD, Austin, TX 78744
(512)386-3850NCES ID 481662001427Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 2,727th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 228 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 560 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.5% | 85.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 7.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $332K in zip 78744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Del Valle ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 2,727th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smith El?
Hispanic 85%, Black 8%, White 5%, Two or more races 2% (560 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78744 is $332K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.