OLIVERO GARZA SR EL

oge.sharylandisd.org/

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Olivero Garza Sr. Elementary is a public school located in McAllen, Texas, serving students within the Sharyland Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. As part of a district recognized for high academic standards, Garza Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by providing a rigorous curriculum, individualized instruction, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and partnership with families. By utilizing a blend of modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, Olivero Garza Sr. Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location in the Sharyland ISD allows it to leverage the district’s well-regarded administrative support, ensuring that students have access to the tools and programs necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

648

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLIVERO GARZA SR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	624
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
624 (96.3%)
White
14 (2.2%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	SHARYLAND ISD
Phone:	(956)580-5353
Website:	http://oge.sharylandisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 50

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OLIVERO GARZA SR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	112
Grade 6	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OLIVERO GARZA SR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	48.8%
Male	332	51.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th