Smith El
Lubbock, TX · Lubbock ISD · Grades PK-5
284th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Smith El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 284th 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 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Smith El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 192 students tested
Smith El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 46.5% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.1% | 41.1% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 6.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Smith El
Typical home value $303K in zip 79424 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smith El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Whiteside ElLubbock ISD · 0.9 mi away644th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 10Crestview ElFrenship ISD · 0.9 mi away336th of 4,406
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 10Lubbock-Cooper West ElLubbock-Cooper ISD · 0.9 mi away364th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 70% - 5Oak Ridge ElFrenship ISD · 2 mi away2,387th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 41% - 9Honey ElLubbock ISD · 2.2 mi away576th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 64% - 5Williams ElLubbock ISD · 2.2 mi away2,247th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 8Upland Heights ElFrenship ISD · 2.6 mi away950th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 57% - 8Wester ElLubbock ISD · 2.6 mi away1,070th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Lubbock ISD district in Lubbock, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 284th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 94% 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?
White 47%, Hispanic 41%, Black 7%, Asian 3% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79424 is $303K 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.