J W CACERES DISCOVERY INT ACADEMY

(956)464-1995

www.donnaisd.net

299 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

**J.W. Caceres Elementary School**, located in Donna, Texas, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Donna Independent School District. Dedicated to providing a foundational education, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their early academic years.

Beyond its core curriculum, J.W. Caceres Elementary plays an active role in the social and cultural life of the Donna area. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by fostering a sense of pride and community spirit among its student body. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, providing updates on district initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and student achievements, all aimed at helping students build a strong educational foundation for their transition into secondary education.

299

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W CACERES DISCOVERY INT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	296

Hispanic
296 (99.0%)
White
3 (1.0%)

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:	DONNA ISD
Phone:	(956)464-1995
Website:	http://www.donnaisd.net
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J W CACERES DISCOVERY INT ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	1
Grade 2	1
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J W CACERES DISCOVERY INT ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	48.2%
Male	155	51.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th