SAENZ EL

saenz.aliceisd.net

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Saenz Elementary School, located at 800 S. Johnson St. in Alice, Texas, is a primary educational institution within the Alice Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

As part of the Alice ISD network, the school emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a commitment to the specific needs of its student body. The school’s digital presence and community integration reflect a focus on keeping parents informed and involved in their children's education. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, Saenz Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

533

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAENZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	503
Black	2

Hispanic
503 (94.4 %)
White
28 (5.3 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALICE ISD
Phone:	(361)664-4981
Website:	http://saenz.aliceisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80