TABASCO EL
TABASCO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in LA JOYA, TX with about 734 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 42 teachers, TABASCO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
TABASCO ELementary is a public school located in La Joya, Texas, serving as a key educational institution within the La Joya Independent School District. Situated on South Leo Avenue, the school primarily serves a demographic characteristic of the Rio Grande Valley, focusing on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community. Like many schools in the La Joya ISD, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.
The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the La Joya area, often serving as a central hub for families in the region. Its educational programming is generally aligned with state standards, aiming to foster student growth in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science while also prioritizing bilingual education and cultural enrichment. By maintaining a focus on student success and community engagement, TABASCO ELementary strives to prepare its young learners for transition into middle school and future academic endeavors.
For more information, contact TABASCO EL at (956) 323-2440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA JOYA, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
TABASCO EL is a public Title I school in LA JOYA, TX with about 734 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA JOYA ISD
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 42.55
- 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
* 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 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TABASCO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.