THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL

thigpen-zavala.mcallenisd.org

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School, located in McAllen, Texas, is part of the McAllen Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. As a community-oriented campus, it strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home involvement, often utilizing bilingual resources and support programs to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equitable access to learning opportunities.

The school is known for its commitment to holistic development, frequently integrating technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond. Thigpen-Zavala fosters a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that help build confidence and character. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining high expectations, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded learners who are ready to contribute positively to the McAllen community.

494

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	477
American Indian	2

Hispanic
477 (96.6 %)
White
15 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)971-4377
Website:	http://thigpen-zavala.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
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 155

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	155
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	47.6%
Male	259	52.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th