MANUEL GUAJARDO JR EL

2020 21ST ST N
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591

www.tcisd.org

532 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Manual Guajardo Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Texas City, Texas, and serves as part of the Texas City Independent School District (TCISD). Dedicated to serving the needs of young learners in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. As a member of the TCISD system, it aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to create a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and preparation for future grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Texas City community, reflecting the district's commitment to accessibility and student success. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources, updates, and information regarding campus activities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Manual Guajardo Jr. Elementary aims to nurture a positive educational experience that helps students build the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

532

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANUEL GUAJARDO JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	246
Black	104
Asian	4
Two or More	24

Hispanic
246 (46.2 %)
White
154 (28.9 %)
Black
104 (19.5 %)
Two or More
24 (4.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	TEXAS CITY ISD
Phone:	(409)916-0300
Website:	http://www.tcisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 106