S/SGT MICHAEL P BARRERA VETERANS EL

www.sisdk12.net/o/smpbve

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

S/Sgt. Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary School, located in Von Ormy, Texas, is a part of the Southside Independent School District (SISD). The school is named in honor of Staff Sergeant Michael P. Barrera, a local hero and fallen soldier, reflecting the district's deep commitment to honoring military service and fostering a strong sense of community pride among its students and staff.

As an elementary institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and civic responsibility. By serving the families of the Von Ormy area, the school plays a vital role in the Southside ISD ecosystem, striving to prepare young learners for future success through dedicated instruction and a supportive, values-driven educational culture.

639

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S/SGT MICHAEL P BARRERA VETERANS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	590
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
590 (92.3%)
White
36 (5.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SOMERSET ISD
Phone:	(210)750-8963
Website:	http://www.sisdk12.net/o/smpbve
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 62

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 129