DR TOMAS RIVERA EL

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Dr. Tomas Rivera Elementary School is a public primary school located in Crystal City, Texas, serving as part of the Crystal City Independent School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education to students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing children for their future educational endeavors within the district.

As part of the broader Crystal City ISD community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its student population. By integrating core curriculum standards with local community values, Dr. Tomas Rivera Elementary strives to foster a culture of achievement and engagement. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official Crystal City ISD website.

263

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR TOMAS RIVERA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	254
Black	1

Hispanic
254 (96.6 %)
White
8 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (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:	CRYSTAL CITY ISD
Phone:	(830)374-8078
Website:	http://crystalcityisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 171

Kindergarten 92