CASH EL
CASH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN BENITO CISD school district, located in SAN BENITO, TX with about 608 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 35 teachers, CASH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
CASH ELementary School is located at 400 N Ponciana St in San Benito, Texas, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. As an elementary campus, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years. The school reflects the district’s broader commitment to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.
Like many schools in the San Benito area, CASH ELementary serves a diverse community and works to provide equitable opportunities for all its students. The school environment generally emphasizes community involvement, parental engagement, and a curriculum aligned with state educational standards. By prioritizing foundational instruction and a nurturing classroom culture, CASH ELementary aims to ensure that its students develop the confidence and academic baseline necessary for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.
For more information, contact CASH EL at (956) 361-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5442
(956) 361-6700
CASH EL is a public Title I school in SAN BENITO, TX with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SAN BENITO CISD
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 35.24
- 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 608 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CASH EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.5%
- White
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.