Public elementary schoolGrades K–4Wylie ISD

Rita Smith Elementary

2221 FM 1378, Wylie, TX 75098 · (972) 429-2540

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94 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 94).
587students
13.8students per teacher
96.1%attendance
4thof 12 Wylie ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Wylie ISD schools
AABAAAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Rita Smith Elementary has earned an A in 5 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 achievementA · 94

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsA · 95

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level94%
Meets grade level83%
Wylie ISD elementary schools: 77.2%
Masters grade level53%

Students and teachers

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

587students in 2024–25Down 2% from 599 the year before
13.8students per teacher42 full-time teachers
16.9average class sizeWylie ISD elementary schools: 17.9
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,027average teacher base pay
26.2%from low-income familiesWylie ISD elementary schools: 28.9%
26.2%English learners
7.3%in gifted & talented
5.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 43.4%Asian 20.8%Hispanic 15%African American 14.3%Two or More Races 5.8%

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 Wylie ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

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

Under constructionTom Thumb, Lucas (Parker Rd)Late 2026 · 0.5 mi away Under constructionFM 2514 widening to Brown St., WylieEst. Nov 2026 · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

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

ADodd ElementaryWylie ISD · 92 · 1.1 mi AGeorge W Bush ElementaryWylie ISD · 94 · 1.4 mi BR V Groves ElementaryWylie ISD · 88 · 2.0 mi ATibbals ElementaryWylie ISD · 96 · 2.3 mi AT F Birmingham ElementaryWylie ISD · 93 · 2.3 mi AHunt ElementaryPlano ISD · 92 · 3.1 mi PAmerican Leadership Academy IncPrivate · 3–12 · 2.0 mi PLucas Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 2.6 mi PHeritage Montessori of MurphyPrivate · PK–K · 3.9 mi
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Questions about Rita Smith Elementary

What is Rita Smith Elementary’s TEA rating?

Rita Smith Elementary earned an A (94 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (94) in 2025.

What grades does Rita Smith Elementary serve?

Grades K–4. It’s part of Wylie ISD, at 2221 FM 1378 in Wylie.

How many students go to Rita Smith Elementary?

587 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 599 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Rita Smith Elementary compare with other Wylie ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 12 Wylie ISD elementary schools (tied with 4 others). 92% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Rita Smith Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Wylie 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.