GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL
GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CANUTILLO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA ELementary School is a public school located in El Paso, Texas, serving students as part of the Canutillo Independent School District. The school is named in honor of community figures Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia and is designed to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the Canutillo ISD, the school adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students to be globally competitive and responsible citizens through rigorous instruction and inclusive educational practices.
The school community focuses on fostering a culture of excellence and pride, often engaging families and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the Canutillo district, the school offers a standard elementary curriculum enriched with extracurricular opportunities aimed at nurturing the unique talents of its student body. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school programs, the school maintains an official presence through the Canutillo ISD website at [www.canutillo-isd.org](http://www.canutillo-isd.org).
For more information, contact GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL at (915) 877-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79932
(915) 877-1200
http://www.canutillo-isd.org
GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CANUTILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 504
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 504 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GONZALO AND SOFIA GARCIA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.1%
- White
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.