JESSIE L JENSEN EL
JESSIE L JENSEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SHARYLAND ISD school district, located in ALTON, TX with about 713 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, JESSIE L JENSEN 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.
Jessie L. Jensen Elementary School is a public school located in Alton, Texas, serving as a key component of the Sharyland Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares young learners for future success. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects and promoting social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Jessie L. Jensen Elementary is deeply integrated into the Sharyland ISD community, which is widely recognized for its commitment to high standards and excellence. The school encourages active parent involvement and utilizes its campus resources to provide extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests. With a focus on effective instruction and community partnership, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact JESSIE L JENSEN EL at (956) 580-5252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALTON, TX 78573
(956) 580-5252
http://jje.sharylandisd.org/
JESSIE L JENSEN EL is a public Title I school in ALTON, TX with about 713 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SHARYLAND ISD
- Total Students:
- 713
- Teachers:
- 42.98
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 713 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JESSIE L JENSEN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.0%
- White
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.