DR FERMIN CALDERON EL
DR FERMIN CALDERON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD school district, located in DEL RIO, TX with about 634 students offering grade levels from 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 42 teachers, DR FERMIN CALDERON 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.
Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School, located on Highway 90 East in Del Rio, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the local community. The school emphasizes core academic achievement, aiming to equip its pupils with the essential skills and knowledge required for academic success as they progress through their formative years.
Beyond the standard curriculum, the school focuses on fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and development. By working in partnership with parents and the surrounding community, Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary strives to promote a sense of belonging while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s proximity to major local routes makes it an accessible hub for families in the area, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality, equitable education to all children within its boundaries.
For more information, contact DR FERMIN CALDERON EL at (830) 778-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEL RIO, TX 78840
(830) 778-4620
DR FERMIN CALDERON EL is a public Title I school in DEL RIO, TX with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
- Total Students:
- 634
- Teachers:
- 42.21
- 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 634 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR FERMIN CALDERON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.4%
- White
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.