Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Princeton ISD

Smith Elementary

2101 Forest Meadow Dr, Princeton, TX 75407 · (469) 952-5400 ext:4011

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 9 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
622students
15.2students per teacher
95.3%attendance
1stof 10 Princeton ISD elementary schools
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DDBDBBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Smith Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Smith Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Princeton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level49%
Princeton ISD elementary schools: 44.2%
Masters grade level21%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

622students in 2024–25Down 6% from 665 the year before
15.2students per teacher41 full-time teachers
19.9average class sizePrinceton ISD elementary schools: 20.4
6.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,859average teacher base pay
58.8%from low-income familiesPrinceton ISD elementary schools: 62.6%
11.1%English learners
1.9%in gifted & talented
9.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 29.9%Hispanic 29.6%African American 27.3%Two or More Races 8.7%Asian 3.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Princeton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Smith Elementary.

Under constructionUS 380 widening, McKinney–PrincetonLate 2028 (TxDOT estimate) · 0.3 mi away AnnouncedHome Depot Princeton (Princeton Town Center)Late 2027 (developer target) · 0.4 mi away Under constructionKroger Marketplace (Princeton)Late 2027 · 0.7 mi away AnnouncedLowe's PrincetonDate TBD · 0.8 mi away Under constructionEastridgeSelling now · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DGreen ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 69 · 1.1 mi DLowe ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 69 · 1.4 mi BLacy ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 83 · 1.6 mi DGodwin ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 68 · 1.9 mi BCanup Early ChildhoodPrinceton ISD · 81 · 2.0 mi BHarper ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 87 · 3.0 mi
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Questions about Smith Elementary

What is Smith Elementary’s TEA rating?

Smith Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Smith Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Princeton ISD, at 2101 Forest Meadow Dr in Princeton.

How many students go to Smith Elementary?

622 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 665 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Smith Elementary compare with other Princeton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 10 Princeton ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Smith Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Princeton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.