JOSE H DAMIAN EL

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jose H. Damian Elementary School is a public school located in Canutillo, Texas, serving as part of the Canutillo Independent School District. Situated at 6300 Strahan Road, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the local community. As a key institution within the district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Canutillo Independent School District, which prioritizes innovation and student-centered learning. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources regarding its academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By integrating rigorous curriculum standards with a focus on community involvement, Jose H. Damian Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Canutillo school system.

515

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE H DAMIAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	484
Black	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
484 (94.0 %)
White
24 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	CANUTILLO ISD
Phone:	(915)877-6800
Website:	http://www.canutillo-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 51

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 84