LLOYD M BENTSEN EL

LLOYD M BENTSEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 617 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 40 teachers, LLOYD M BENTSEN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Lloyd M. Bentsen Elementary School, located at 3301 W Mile 3 in Mission, Texas, is a public school serving the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. Named in honor of the late U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd Bentsen, the school is deeply integrated into the local Mission community. It caters to a diverse student body, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparation for future success within the context of the Rio Grande Valley.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that meets the unique needs of its students. Like many schools in the Mission CISD, Bentsen Elementary prioritizes strong parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students not only meet state academic standards but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

For more information, contact LLOYD M BENTSEN EL at (956) 323-2480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3301 W MILE 3
MISSION, TX 78572
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LLOYD M BENTSEN EL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 617 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:
617
Teachers:
40
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 617 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LLOYD M BENTSEN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.2%
White
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.