MONTE CRISTO EL

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Cristo Elementary, located at 4010 N Doolittle Rd in Edinburg, Texas, is a campus within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD). Serving a community-focused student body, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its emphasis on college and career readiness, Monte Cristo Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Edinburg educational network, which prioritizes technological integration and parent-community involvement. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Monte Cristo Elementary aims to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both their intellectual needs and their development as active participants in the local Edinburg community.

535

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTE CRISTO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	530
Black	1

Hispanic
530 (99.1%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Black
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:	EDINBURG CISD
Phone:	(956)289-2362
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
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 78

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTE CRISTO EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTE CRISTO EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.4%
Male	287	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)