RODOLFO RUDY SILVA JR EL

silva.wisd.us/

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rodolfo “Rudy” Silva Jr. Elementary is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, and is part of the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). Serving the local community in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student growth. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school emphasizes a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for future academic success by blending rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining strong ties to the Weslaco community, Rodolfo “Rudy” Silva Jr. Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and the district to ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in both their foundational years and beyond.

600

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RODOLFO RUDY SILVA JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	589
Black	3

Hispanic
589 (98.2 %)
White
8 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6790
Website:	http://silva.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
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

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RODOLFO RUDY SILVA JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	87
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RODOLFO RUDY SILVA JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	47.7%
Male	314	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th