LEAL EL

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leal Elementary School, located at 318 S. Los Ebanos Rd in Mission, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. As a foundational institution within the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with social-emotional development. The school is deeply integrated into the Mission area, reflecting the cultural diversity and community spirit of the Rio Grande Valley.

Like many schools in the Mission CISD, Leal Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young students for middle school success. The school typically utilizes state-aligned curricula and various intervention programs to ensure students meet academic benchmarks. With its location in the heart of Mission, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, often hosting school events and community activities that foster a strong partnership between educators, parents, and local residents.

463

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	459
Two or More	1

Hispanic
459 (99.1 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
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:	MISSION CISD
Phone:	(956)323-4600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79