LA VEGA PRI

LA VEGA PRI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA VEGA ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 363 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 25 teachers, LA VEGA PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

LA VEGA PRImary School, located at 4400 Harrison in Waco, Texas, is a foundational campus within the La Vega Independent School District. Serving the youngest learners in the district, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment tailored to early childhood development. By prioritizing literacy, foundational numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of elementary education and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding La Vega community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all local families. Through a combination of engaging classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, LA VEGA PRImary seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning. By emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents, the school works to establish a strong academic starting point for its young scholars.

For more information, contact LA VEGA PRI at (254) 799-6229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4400 HARRISON
WACO, TX 76705-2957
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LA VEGA PRI is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LA VEGA ISD
Total Students:
363
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

* 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 363 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.7%
Black or African American
24.2%
White
12.7%
Two or more races
4.4%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.