District Overview
Headquartered at 201 E Expressway 83 in La Joya, Texas, La Joya Independent School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan region. Situated in a large suburb setting, this open district operates 36 school campuses that together accommodate a student body of nearly 23,000 learners from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers an expansive learning continuum, delivering early childhood foundational programs alongside comprehensive secondary education designed to prepare students for post-secondary and career pathways.

Supporting this extensive educational network is a dedicated workforce totaling over 6,800 full-time equivalent staff members, reflecting a deep institutional investment in student achievement and school operations. The district's instructional framework is anchored by more than 3,140 full-time classroom teachers, reinforced by roughly 318 instructional aides and over 3,350 specialized support personnel who oversee student health, counseling, transportation, and facility maintenance. For parents, scholars, and educational researchers, La Joya ISD represents a pivotal suburban school system in South Texas, offering a well-resourced learning environment backed by robust administrative and community support (lajoyaisd.com).
36
Total Schools
22,942
Total Students
3,141.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA JOYA ISD
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic22,893
Black17
Asian3
Two or More5
  • Hispanic
    22,893 (99.8%)
  • White
    24 (0.1%)
  • Black
    17 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LA JOYA ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary22
Middle8
High6
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:36
Students:22,942*
Teachers (FTE):3,141.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in LA JOYA ISD
Found 39 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th