ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL
ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOCORRO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 730 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 49 teachers, ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL is a K-8 campus located in El Paso, Texas, operating within the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the transition from elementary to middle school. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing SISD’s "Team SISD" philosophy, which focuses on student-centered instruction, community involvement, and preparing pupils for success in high school and beyond.
The school is known for its commitment to both rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement. Beyond the classroom, ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL provides various opportunities for student development, including athletics, fine arts, and various academic enrichment programs. By leveraging the resources of the Socorro Independent School District, the school strives to maintain high standards of accountability while ensuring that students have access to modern technology and a collaborative culture that encourages lifelong learning and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL at (915) 937-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79927-3443
(915) 937-4800
http://www.sisd.net
ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 730 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOCORRO ISD
- Total Students:
- 730
- Teachers:
- 49.59
- 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 730 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ERNESTO SERNA SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.