FIELDS EL
FIELDS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 493 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 32 teachers, FIELDS 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.
FIELDS ELementary School, located in McAllen, Texas, is a public school serving students within the McAllen Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic focus, FIELDS ELementary places a strong emphasis on character building and community involvement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay updated on campus events, and communicate with staff. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the community, FIELDS ELementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact FIELDS EL at (956) 971-4344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCALLEN, TX 78501-2751
(956) 971-4344
http://fields.mcallenisd.org
FIELDS EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCALLEN ISD
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 32.53
- 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
* 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 493 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FIELDS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.8%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.