SONORA EL

SONORA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SONORA ISD school district, located in SONORA, TX with about 387 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 34 teachers, SONORA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

SONORA ELementary School, located at 906 Prospect in Sonora, Texas, serves as the primary educational foundation for students in the Sonora Independent School District. As a key fixture in this small, close-knit West Texas community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development within a supportive environment. The campus typically focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school while emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Reflecting the culture of the surrounding Sutton County area, SONORA ELementary often places a high value on community involvement and tradition. The school works to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging, benefiting from the close relationship between the staff, parents, and local residents. By maintaining relatively small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to succeed, helping to shape the next generation of students in the Sonora community.

For more information, contact SONORA EL at (325) 387-6940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

906 PROSPECT
SONORA, TX 76950
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SONORA EL is a public Title I school in SONORA, TX with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SONORA ISD
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
34.28
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
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 387 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SONORA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.3%
White
28.7%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.