JOSE DE ESCANDON EL

www.lajoyaisd.com

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Jose De Escandon Elementary School**, located at 700 N. Schuebach Rd. in Mission, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Sharyland Independent School District (ISD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of every child. The school is named in honor of José de Escandón, a Spanish colonizer who played a pivotal role in the history of the Rio Grande Valley, reflecting the community’s deep connection to the region's cultural heritage.

As part of the highly regarded Sharyland ISD, the school typically focuses on rigorous curriculum standards, high-performing test scores, and comprehensive student development. Beyond core academics, Jose De Escandon Elementary fosters a strong sense of community by encouraging parental involvement and offering various extracurricular opportunities. The campus is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional instruction with the social and emotional support necessary for growth in their formative years.

640

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE DE ESCANDON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	637
Two or More	1

Hispanic
637 (99.5 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
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:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2410
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 138

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 82