ALVAREZ EL

ALVAREZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 436 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 27 teachers, ALVAREZ 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.

ALVAREZ ELementary School, located at 2606 Gumwood Ave in McAllen, Texas, is a campus within the McAllen Independent School District. As a public elementary institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early grades. The school is integrated into the broader McAllen ISD framework, which emphasizes academic achievement, the integration of technology in the classroom, and a focus on preparing students for future success in secondary education.

The campus reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to meet diverse student needs. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, ALVAREZ ELementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its students. For families seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty resources, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative and educational updates.

For more information, contact ALVAREZ EL at (956) 971-4471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2606 GUMWOOD AVE
MCALLEN, TX 78501-7554
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ALVAREZ EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MCALLEN ISD
Total Students:
436
Teachers:
27.48
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
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 436 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
99.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
White
0.2%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.