FIELDS EL

fields.mcallenisd.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fields Elementary School, located in McAllen, Texas, is a public school serving students within the McAllen Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Fields Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and community involvement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay updated on campus events, and communicate with staff. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the community, Fields Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

481

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIELDS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	462
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
462 (96.0 %)
White
15 (3.1 %)
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)971-4344
Website:	http://fields.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
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 46

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 83