Demographic Information
"Smithville is where the quality of life is the way of life."
District Enrollment and Demographic Data
 | District Enrollment: 1693 |
| High School (9-12) Enrollment: 524 (AAA Classification) |
| Junior High School (6-8): Enrollment: 398 |
| Elementary School (3-5): Enrollment: 342 |
| Brown Primary School (PK-2): Enrollment: 429 |
Ethnic Breakdown
| White 70.1% |
| Hispanic 17.5% |
| African American 11.1% |
| Other 0.7% |
Average Class Size
| Elementary 19 to 1 |
| Secondary 18 to 1 |
District Facts
| S.I.S.D. has 148 professional teachers with an average experience of 11.1 years. |
| 49.6% of the student population is economically disadvantaged. |
| 2.7% of the student population is limited English proficient. |
| District per pupil expenditures: $6,628. |
| Tax Rate: $1.2802 per hundred. |
District Programs and features
| College prep and vocational tech prep programs offered at the high school. |
| Full athletic program. |
| Full UIL extra-curricular program |
| Full time professional school counselors at each campus. |
| Library Resource Media Centers located at each campus. |
| Local Area Computer Networks at each campus. |
| Internet access at all campuses. |
| Ever expanding use of technology in the classroom. |
| Full range of special services programs: Gifted & Talented, honors programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school, special education services, Section 504 programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) program, migrant services, compensatory education programs including Title I, and an academic alternative school. |
The Community of Smithville
| Located 42 miles from Austin, 12 miles from Bastrop, 117 miles from San Antonio, and 118 miles from Houston. |
| Located high on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River. |
| Attractive community park located on the banks of the Colorado River. |
| Within easy driving distance of colleges and universities including: University of Texas, Texas State University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, St. Edwards University, Austin Community College, and Blinn Junior College. |
| Buescher State Park is located near Smithville and Bastrop State Park is 12 miles away. |
| A new community hospital with state-of-the-art medical services. |
| Municipal airport with a lighted 4,000 foot runway. |
| Moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68 degrees (50 degree average in January and 84 degree average in July). |
| Progressive community public library in a newly expanded and totally renovated facility. |
| 21 Churches representing a wide variety of faiths. |
| Low crime rate and a Texas Secretary of State recognized community policing program. |
| Great people with a spirit of community pride. |
This page last updated: September 4, 2007