MEMORIAL EL

MEMORIAL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 917 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 53 teachers, MEMORIAL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

MEMORIAL ELementary School is a public primary school located in Weslaco, Texas, and is part of the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares children for success in their middle school years. As an elementary institution, it typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Weslaco community, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities to the students of the Rio Grande Valley. By maintaining a dedicated web presence, MEMORIAL ELementary facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and students, offering resources, school calendars, and information on academic programs. The school serves as a central hub for student growth, prioritizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of a positive school culture within the WISD framework.

For more information, contact MEMORIAL EL at (956) 969-6780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 S BORDER
WESLACO, TX 78596
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MEMORIAL EL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 917 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WESLACO ISD
Total Students:
917
Teachers:
53.32
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 917 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMORIAL EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.6%
White
5.8%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.