SANTIAGO GARCIA EL

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Santiago Garcia Elementary is a public school located in Edcouch, Texas, serving students within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. Situated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, providing academic instruction and developmental support for elementary-aged children. Its mission is deeply rooted in the district’s commitment to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student growth, cultural appreciation, and academic success.

As part of a smaller school district, Santiago Garcia Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit campus culture where faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of its diverse student population. The school curriculum aligns with state educational standards, supplemented by extracurricular activities and programs designed to build literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. By working in partnership with local families, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and long-term success in their educational journey.

358

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANTIAGO GARCIA EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	358

Hispanic
358 (100.0%)

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:	EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Phone:	(956)262-6002
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 70