SAM FORDYCE EL
356 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sam Fordyce Elementary, located at 801 FM 886 in Sullivan City, Texas, is a public school that serves as a key educational institution within the La Joya Independent School District. Situated in a rural community near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school plays a vital role in providing academic instruction and support services to a predominantly Hispanic student population. Like many schools in this region, Sam Fordyce Elementary is committed to fostering a bilingual and bicultural learning environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.
The school operates as a central hub for the small Sullivan City community, often emphasizing close-knit teacher-student relationships and community engagement. As part of the La Joya ISD, Sam Fordyce Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including technology integration and specialized programs designed to assist English Language Learners (ELLs). By prioritizing academic excellence alongside a supportive environment, the school strives to overcome regional socio-economic challenges and ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities within the Rio Grande Valley.
The school operates as a central hub for the small Sullivan City community, often emphasizing close-knit teacher-student relationships and community engagement. As part of the La Joya ISD, Sam Fordyce Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including technology integration and specialized programs designed to assist English Language Learners (ELLs). By prioritizing academic excellence alongside a supportive environment, the school strives to overcome regional socio-economic challenges and ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities within the Rio Grande Valley.
356
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 356 |
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Hispanic356 (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)323-2490 |
| Website: | http://www.lajoyaisd.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 356 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 350 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
84
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
40
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 84 |
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Grade 1 | 39 |
| Grade 2 | 40 |
| Grade 3 | 60 |
| Grade 4 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 184 | 51.7% |
| Male | 172 | 48.3% |
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