SAM FORDYCE EL

www.lajoyaisd.com

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Fordyce Elementary, located at 801 FM 886 in Sullivan City, Texas, is a public school that serves as a key educational institution within the La Joya Independent School District. Situated in a rural community near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school plays a vital role in providing academic instruction and support services to a predominantly Hispanic student population. Like many schools in this region, Sam Fordyce Elementary is committed to fostering a bilingual and bicultural learning environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

The school operates as a central hub for the small Sullivan City community, often emphasizing close-knit teacher-student relationships and community engagement. As part of the La Joya ISD, Sam Fordyce Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including technology integration and specialized programs designed to assist English Language Learners (ELLs). By prioritizing academic excellence alongside a supportive environment, the school strives to overcome regional socio-economic challenges and ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities within the Rio Grande Valley.

404

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM FORDYCE EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	404

Hispanic
404 (100.0 %)

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)323-2490
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 44

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 63