DEZAVALA EL

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

DeZavala Elementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, Texas, serving students within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD). Situated on DeZavala Drive, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and fostering student development during the formative elementary years. Like other schools within the district, its curriculum is designed to align with Texas state educational standards, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. In addition to core academics, DeZavala Elementary typically emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills, community engagement, and the use of modern technology to enhance the classroom experience. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current campus news can find additional resources and contact information through the official SMCISD website at http://smcisd.net.

575

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEZAVALA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	496
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
496 (86.3 %)
White
57 (9.9 %)
Black
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	SAN MARCOS CISD
Phone:	(512)396-6890
Website:	http://smcisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86