DR AMERICO PAREDES EL

www.lajoyaisd.com

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Américo Paredes Elementary School, located on Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission, Texas, is a public school serving the local community within the Sharyland Independent School District. Named after the renowned author, folklorist, and scholar Dr. Américo Paredes, the school reflects a commitment to cultural pride and academic excellence. It serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both character development and academic achievement. As part of the Sharyland ISD—a district consistently recognized for high academic standards—Dr. Américo Paredes Elementary utilizes modern teaching methodologies and technology to engage its student body. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school promotes active parental involvement and community engagement, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and environment necessary to reach their full potential.

465

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR AMERICO PAREDES EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	465

Hispanic
465 (100.0%)

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)323-2730
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 86

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR AMERICO PAREDES EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR AMERICO PAREDES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	45.4%
Male	254	54.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th