JESSIE L JENSEN EL

jje.sharylandisd.org/

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jessie L. Jensen Elementary School is a public school located in Alton, Texas, serving as a key component of the Sharyland Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares young learners for future success. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects and promoting social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jessie L. Jensen Elementary is deeply integrated into the Sharyland ISD community, which is widely recognized for its commitment to high standards and excellence. The school encourages active parent involvement and utilizes its campus resources to provide extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests. With a focus on effective instruction and community partnership, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

615

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSIE L JENSEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	587
Black	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
587 (95.4%)
White
24 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SHARYLAND ISD
Phone:	(956)580-5252
Website:	http://jje.sharylandisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 77