Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanton-smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton-smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stanton-smith Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanton-smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton-smith Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#351 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton-smith Elementary School's ranking?
Stanton-smith Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stanton-smith Elementary School often compared to?
Stanton-smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mozelle Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stanton-smith Elementary School?
514 students attend Stanton-smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Stanton-smith Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton-smith Elementary School?
Stanton-smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stanton-smith Elementary School offer ?
Stanton-smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stanton-smith Elementary School part of?
Stanton-smith Elementary School is part of Whitehouse Independent School District.
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