DAVID G SANCHEZ EL

www.laferiaisd.org

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

David G. Sanchez Elementary is a public school located in La Feria, Texas, serving as part of the La Feria Independent School District. Situated at 1601 S. Main St., the school plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As a campus within the La Feria ISD, David G. Sanchez Elementary emphasizes the importance of student achievement through a structured curriculum and the integration of modern educational resources. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while offering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academics and the holistic needs of its students, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that helps every child reach their full potential.

337

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID G SANCHEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	319
American Indian	3

Hispanic
319 (94.7 %)
White
15 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	LA FERIA ISD
Phone:	(956)797-8550
Website:	http://www.laferiaisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 69

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50