DORA ROMERO EL

dre.lfcisd.net/

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dora Romero Elementary is a public school located in Los Fresnos, Texas, and is part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD). Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a district known for its strong community involvement and commitment to student success, Dora Romero Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future success in higher grades.

The school places a significant emphasis on high-quality instruction and utilizes modern educational practices to engage its diverse student body. By focusing on essential core subjects, technology integration, and social-emotional growth, Dora Romero Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of pride and excellence within its campus. Parents and community members are frequently encouraged to participate in school events and initiatives, reinforcing the strong partnership between the school and the Los Fresnos community.

552

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORA ROMERO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	539
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
539 (97.6%)
White
8 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	LOS FRESNOS CISD
Phone:	(956)254-5210
Website:	http://dre.lfcisd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 68

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 76