CAVAZOS EL

CAVAZOS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 469 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, CAVAZOS 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.

CAVAZOS ELementary, located at 1501 W. Freddy Gonzalez in McAllen, Texas, is a public school serving the McAllen Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As part of the McAllen ISD community, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for higher education and future career success by providing a rigorous curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on holistic student growth, balancing academic instruction with enrichment programs that encourage social and emotional development. CAVAZOS ELementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger McAllen ISD network, which prioritizes innovation in the classroom and strong parental involvement. Through a dedicated faculty and a commitment to personalized learning, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community pride while equipping its young learners with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact CAVAZOS EL at (956) 289-2535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 W FREDDY GONZALEZ
MCALLEN, TX 78501
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CAVAZOS EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EDINBURG CISD
Total Students:
469
Teachers:
28.17
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 469 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAVAZOS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.3%
White
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.