ELOY GARZA SALAZAR EL

(956)464-1977

www.donnaisd.net

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary is a public school located in Donna, Texas, and is part of the Donna Independent School District. The school serves a primarily Hispanic community in the Rio Grande Valley, reflecting the demographic trends of the region. As part of a district committed to academic growth, the school emphasizes foundational education, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within a supportive, bilingual-friendly environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of Donna ISD, which focuses on providing rigorous educational opportunities, leveraging technology in the classroom, and ensuring that all students—regardless of background—have access to the resources needed for future success. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs, the district’s official website at [www.donnaisd.net](http://www.donnaisd.net) serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and community updates.

436

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELOY GARZA SALAZAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	433

Hispanic
433 (99.3 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)

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:	DONNA ISD
Phone:	(956)464-1977
Website:	http://www.donnaisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 59

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 60