AIRPORT EL

AIRPORT EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 568 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 41 teachers, AIRPORT EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

AIRPORT ELementary School is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving students within the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). Situated on North Airport Drive, the school functions as a foundational academic institution focused on providing core primary education to children in the local community. It operates under the district's broader mission to foster student growth through a structured curriculum and supportive educational environment.

As part of the Weslaco ISD, AIRPORT ELementary emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. The school’s digital presence through its official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources such as academic calendars, district announcements, and school policies. By maintaining a focus on core learning objectives and student development, AIRPORT ELementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Weslaco area.

For more information, contact AIRPORT EL at (956) 969-6770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 N AIRPORT DR
WESLACO, TX 78596-5508
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AIRPORT EL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WESLACO ISD
Total Students:
568
Teachers:
41.58
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
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 568 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AIRPORT EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.8%
White
1.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.