ALVAREZ EL

alvarez.mcallenisd.org

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alvarez Elementary School, located at 2606 Gumwood Ave in McAllen, Texas, is a campus within the McAllen Independent School District. As a public elementary institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early grades. The school is integrated into the broader McAllen ISD framework, which emphasizes academic achievement, the integration of technology in the classroom, and a focus on preparing students for future success in secondary education.

The campus reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to meet diverse student needs. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Alvarez Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its students. For families seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty resources, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative and educational updates.

461

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALVAREZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	443
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
443 (96.1 %)
White
14 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4471
Website:	http://alvarez.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 148

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALVAREZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	148
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALVAREZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	48.8%
Male	236	51.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th