SULLIVAN EL

SULLIVAN 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 419 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 24 teachers, SULLIVAN 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.

SULLIVAN ELementary School, located at 900 Elizabeth Street in San Benito, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. As a foundational educational institution in the area, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in their primary years. It serves as a central hub for families in the San Benito region, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and community landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. Like many schools in the San Benito district, SULLIVAN ELementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses state educational standards while often incorporating bilingual or bicultural approaches to serve its diverse student population. By prioritizing core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact SULLIVAN EL at (956) 361-6880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 ELIZABETH ST
SAN BENITO, TX 78586-2899
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SULLIVAN EL is a public Title I school in SAN BENITO, TX with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SAN BENITO CISD
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
24.2
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 419 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SULLIVAN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.3%
White
1.2%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.