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About this school
Smith Elementary School and STEM Academy is
an urban public school
in Victoria, Texas that is part of Victoria Independent School District.
It serves 425 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Smith Elementary School and STEM Academy Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
76%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Smith Elementary School and STEM Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Smith Elementary School and STEM Academy
$16,747
raised using DonorsChoose
22
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
54
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
Smith Elementary School and STEM Academy has received support from
37 individuals from Texas and
17 individuals out-of-state.
