Smith El
Corpus Christi, TX · Corpus Christi ISD · Grades PK-5
1,827th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
Smith El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 1,827th 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 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — declining.
Smith El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 201 students tested
Smith El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.9% | 82.7% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 8.6% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 7.2% | 3.6% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Smith El
Typical home value $196K in zip 78412 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smith El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Moore ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.5 mi away2,561st of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 8Barnes ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.7 mi away891st of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 4Cullen Place ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.7 mi away2,915th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 7Kolda ElCorpus Christi ISD · 2.5 mi away1,340th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 10Faye Webb ElCorpus Christi ISD · 2.5 mi away377th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 69% - 10Windsor Park G/TCorpus Christi ISD · 2.6 mi away5th of 4,406
ELA 98% · Math 93% - 7Club EstatesCorpus Christi ISD · 2.8 mi away1,471st of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 45% - 5Schanen Estates ElCorpus Christi ISD · 3.1 mi away2,243rd of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Corpus Christi ISD district in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 1,827th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 59% 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 83%, White 9%, Black 4%, Asian 2% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78412 is $196K 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.