ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL

aliciachacon.yisd.net

829 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alicia R. Chacon International School, located in the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, is a unique public school recognized for its emphasis on global education and dual-language immersion. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-regarded for its International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which focuses on developing students into inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring lifelong learners. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and international perspectives.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is noted for its strong community atmosphere and dedication to the "International" aspect of its identity. By prioritizing multilingualism and global awareness, Alicia R. Chacon prepares its students for success in a globalized world. The school's environment encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, consistently striving to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that helps students transition successfully into high school and beyond.

829

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	822
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
822 (99.2 %)
White
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-9200
Website:	http://aliciachacon.yisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	88
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	415	50.1%
Male	414	49.9%