AIRPORT EL

airport.wisd.us/

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Airport Elementary School is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving students within the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). Situated on North Airport Drive, the school functions as a foundational academic institution focused on providing core primary education to children in the local community. It operates under the district's broader mission to foster student growth through a structured curriculum and supportive educational environment.

As part of the Weslaco ISD, Airport Elementary emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. The school’s digital presence through its official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources such as academic calendars, district announcements, and school policies. By maintaining a focus on core learning objectives and student development, Airport Elementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Weslaco area.

786

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AIRPORT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	769
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	4

Hispanic
769 (97.8%)
White
8 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6770
Website:	http://airport.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	670
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 138

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 122