ZAVALA EL

ZAVALA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 226 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 19 teachers, ZAVALA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

ZAVALA ELementary School, located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, is a core institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving a diverse community in the 79905 area, the school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for families in the region. The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the EPISD network, ZAVALA ELementary emphasizes the district's commitment to innovation and student achievement. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to support its diverse student body, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging its location near the city center, the school often benefits from community partnerships and extracurricular opportunities that enrich the traditional classroom experience, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation for their future education.

For more information, contact ZAVALA EL at (915) 496-8160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

51 N HAMMETT ST
EL PASO, TX 79905-2596
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ZAVALA EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 226 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EL PASO ISD
Total Students:
226
Teachers:
19.08
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
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 226 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ZAVALA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.