- SMITH EL reported a higher students per counselor than LYFORD EL (401:1 vs. 310.5:1).
- LYFORD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SMITH EL (184 vs. 154).
- LYFORD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than SMITH EL (21 vs. 18).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
LYFORD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SMITH EL (184 vs. 154).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
LYFORD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than SMITH EL (21 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SMITH EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than LYFORD EL (6 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SMITH EL reported a higher students per counselor than LYFORD EL (401:1 vs. 310.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
LYFORD EL
$16,720.63
SMITH EL
$15,655.6
Local revenue share
LYFORD EL
35.6%
SMITH EL
15.3%
State revenue share
LYFORD EL
41.1%
SMITH EL
49.9%
Federal revenue share
LYFORD EL
23.4%
SMITH EL
34.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
LYFORD EL
34.7%
SMITH EL
37%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Willacy County
$45,645
Willacy County
$45,645
Poverty rate
Willacy County
24.6%
Willacy County
24.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Willacy County
12.2%
Willacy County
12.2%
Unemployment rate
Willacy County
5.5%
Willacy County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.