S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

S. Gus Alexander Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Duncanville, Texas, serving students within the Duncanville Independent School District. As a neighborhood-focused campus, it is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school caters to a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive community where teachers and staff aim to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Located on Softwood Drive, the school functions as a central hub for the local residential area, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The campus curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, often incorporating activities and programs that encourage both critical thinking and social-emotional learning. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, S. Gus Alexander Jr. Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.

374

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	157
Black	187
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Black
187 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
157 (42.0 %)
Two or More
16 (4.3 %)
White
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 35

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 79