TONY GONZALEZ EL
TONY GONZALEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SANTA MARIA ISD school district, located in SANTA MARIA, TX with about 297 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 18 teachers, TONY GONZALEZ 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.
TONY GONZALEZ ELementary, located in Santa Maria, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Santa Maria Independent School District. Situated on Military Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of students in their early formative years. As a member of the Santa Maria ISD, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while catering to the specific needs of the local student population.
The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its efforts to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community engagement. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, TONY GONZALEZ ELementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels and beyond. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the Santa Maria ISD website serves as the primary resource for official information and ongoing updates regarding the school's activities.
For more information, contact TONY GONZALEZ EL at (956) 565-5348 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SANTA MARIA, TX 78592-0448
(956) 565-5348
http://www.smisd.net
TONY GONZALEZ EL is a public Title I school in SANTA MARIA, TX with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA MARIA ISD
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 18.24
- 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 297 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TONY GONZALEZ EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.