ERNESTO SERNA FINE ARTS ACADEMY

www.sisd.net

831 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ernesto Serna School is a K-8 campus located in El Paso, Texas, operating within the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the transition from elementary to middle school. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing SISD’s "Team SISD" philosophy, which focuses on student-centered instruction, community involvement, and preparing pupils for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to both rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement. Beyond the classroom, Ernesto Serna School provides various opportunities for student development, including athletics, fine arts, and various academic enrichment programs. By leveraging the resources of the Socorro Independent School District, the school strives to maintain high standards of accountability while ensuring that students have access to modern technology and a collaborative culture that encourages lifelong learning and civic responsibility.

831

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ERNESTO SERNA FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	804
Black	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
804 (96.8%)
White
21 (2.5%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

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:	SOCORRO ISD
Phone:	(915)937-4800
Website:	http://www.sisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 46

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 176