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Cedric C Smith Elementary School

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Cedric C Smith Elementary School is a suburban public school in Magnolia, Texas that is part of Magnolia Independent School District. It serves 751 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

751 Students

47 Teachers

28747 Hardin Store Rd

Magnolia, TX 77354 View local requests

http://ses.magnoliaisd.org

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Cedric C Smith Elementary School Demographics

55%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cedric C Smith Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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Cedric C Smith Elementary School

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Cedric C Smith Elementary School has received support from 36 individuals from Texas and 0 individuals out-of-state.

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