CONGRESSMAN SILVESTRE & CAROLINA SCHOOL

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Congressman Silvestre & Carolina Reyes School, located at 7965 Artcraft in El Paso, Texas, is a prominent elementary institution within the Canutillo Independent School District. Named in honor of the former U.S. Representative Silvestre Reyes and his wife, Carolina, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment for its students.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Canutillo ISD, the campus focuses on preparing students for future success through modern instructional practices, community involvement, and a culture of inclusivity. Parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.canutillo-isd.org](http://www.canutillo-isd.org).

577

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONGRESSMAN SILVESTRE & CAROLINA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	471
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
471 (81.6%)
White
64 (11.1%)
Black
15 (2.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)
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:	CANUTILLO ISD
Phone:	(915)877-7401
Website:	http://www.canutillo-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 49

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 95