NARCISO CAVAZOS

www.lajoyaisd.com

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Narciso Cavazos Elementary School**, located at 4563 Minnesota Rd in Mission, Texas, is a public school that serves the Sharyland Independent School District (SISD). The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for long-term academic success while emphasizing the development of strong character and community values.

The school benefits from the resources and rigorous standards associated with the Sharyland ISD, which is recognized throughout the region for its high academic performance. At Narciso Cavazos, faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction, encouraging students to reach their full potential through active engagement and innovative teaching practices. By balancing traditional curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and socially within the vibrant Mission community.

471

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NARCISO CAVAZOS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	470

Hispanic
470 (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)323-2430
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 69

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 63