ROEL A & CELIA R SAENZ EL

rcs.romaisd.com

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roel A. & Celia R. Saenz Elementary is a public school located in Roma, Texas, serving students within the Roma Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. The campus is dedicated to preparing its students for future educational transitions by fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By integrating technology and standard-aligned curriculum, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Rio Grande Valley. Through collaborative efforts between educators, staff, and families, Roel A. & Celia R. Saenz Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the academic growth of young learners in Roma.

526

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROEL A & CELIA R SAENZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	522

Hispanic
522 (99.2%)
White
4 (0.8%)

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:	ROMA ISD
Phone:	(956)849-7230
Website:	http://rcs.romaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 91

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90