DR AMERICO PAREDES EL
DR AMERICO PAREDES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 473 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 31 teachers, DR AMERICO PAREDES 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.
Dr. Américo Paredes Elementary School, located on Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission, Texas, is a public school serving the local community within the Sharyland Independent School District. Named after the renowned author, folklorist, and scholar Dr. Américo Paredes, the school reflects a commitment to cultural pride and academic excellence. It serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both character development and academic achievement. As part of the Sharyland ISD—a district consistently recognized for high academic standards—Dr. Américo Paredes Elementary utilizes modern teaching methodologies and technology to engage its student body. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school promotes active parental involvement and community engagement, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and environment necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact DR AMERICO PAREDES EL at (956) 323-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MISSION, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
DR AMERICO PAREDES EL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA JOYA ISD
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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 473 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR AMERICO PAREDES EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.2%
- White
- 0.8%
- 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.