TOM LEA JR EL

tomlea.episd.org

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tom Lea Jr. Elementary School, located in the Northeast area of El Paso, Texas, is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). The school is named in honor of Tom Lea Jr., a renowned El Paso-born artist, author, and illustrator whose legacy is deeply tied to the history and culture of the region. The campus serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a strong academic foundation, fostering a supportive community environment that encourages both personal and intellectual growth for its students.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the campus provides resources for parents and community members to stay engaged with school activities, academic programs, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and utilizing the resources of the EPISD, Tom Lea Jr. Elementary strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that reflects the vibrant spirit of the El Paso community.

809

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOM LEA JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	558
Black	67
Asian	10
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
558 (69.0 %)
White
109 (13.5 %)
Black
67 (8.3 %)
Two or More
58 (7.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9 %)

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:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)774-7725
Website:	http://tomlea.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 71

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TOM LEA JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TOM LEA JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	397	49.1%
Male	412	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th