LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 249 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that operates under the umbrella of the Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, a long-standing community health organization. The school is deeply rooted in the historical and cultural fabric of its neighborhood, focusing on providing a rigorous academic experience that integrates cultural responsiveness and community advocacy. By serving a predominantly Hispanic, high-need student population, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap by fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both high academic standards and the social-emotional well-being of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Fe Preparatory is distinguished by its holistic approach to education, which reflects its origin as a community health initiative. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to ensure that students receive the attention necessary to succeed in a college-preparatory track. By maintaining close ties to local health and social service resources, the institution strives to support the "whole child," addressing external barriers to learning while empowering students to become informed, active leaders within their community and beyond.

For more information, contact LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (915) 533-4560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.