LEO J LEO EL

LEO J LEO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 502 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 31 teachers, LEO J LEO 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.

**Leo J. Leo Elementary School**, located at 1625 Roque Salinas in Mission, Texas, is a part of the La Joya Independent School District. Serving students in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is named in honor of Leo J. Leo, a significant figure in the history of the local community and school district. The campus is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic achievement, bilingual proficiency, and the holistic development of its student body.

As a staple of the Mission/La Joya community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating technology and character education to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community involvement, Leo J. Leo Elementary strives to foster a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for all its students.

For more information, contact LEO J LEO EL at (956) 323-2370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1625 ROQUE SALINAS
MISSION, TX 78572-2009
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LEO J LEO EL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LA JOYA ISD
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
31.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
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 502 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
99.6%
White
0.4%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.