DIAZ-VILLARREAL EL

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Diaz-Villarreal Elementary School**, located at 5543 La Homa Rd in Mission, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students within the La Joya Independent School District. The school is situated in a growing suburban area of the Rio Grande Valley and plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to a predominantly Hispanic student population. Like many schools in the La Joya ISD, it emphasizes bilingual education and academic support to ensure that students meet state standards while preparing for their transition into middle school.

The school environment at Diaz-Villarreal is characterized by a strong commitment to student development, incorporating both core academic instruction and social-emotional learning. The campus works to foster a supportive atmosphere through various programs that engage parents and the community. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary for long-term success in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

527

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIAZ-VILLARREAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	526

Hispanic
526 (99.8%)
White
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:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
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

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DIAZ-VILLARREAL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DIAZ-VILLARREAL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	47.8%
Male	275	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th