EVANGELINA GARZA EL

EVANGELINA GARZA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 616 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 38 teachers, EVANGELINA GARZA 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.

EVANGELINA GARZA ELementary is a public school located in Mission, Texas, serving students within the Sharyland Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Evangelina Garza, a longtime educator and administrator who dedicated decades of her life to the Sharyland community. The campus is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, consistently emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school maintains a strong commitment to character development and community involvement. It serves a diverse population of students and places a significant focus on inclusive learning strategies, ensuring that students from various backgrounds receive the support necessary to excel. With a dedicated faculty and staff, EVANGELINA GARZA ELementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student curiosity, leadership, and a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact EVANGELINA GARZA EL at (956) 323-2350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8731 N DOFFING RD
MISSION, TX 78574
Advertisement

EVANGELINA GARZA EL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 616 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:
616
Teachers:
38.04
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 616 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

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.