ZAPATA NORTH EL

zne.zcisd.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zapata North Elementary School, located at 502 E 17th Ave in Zapata, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Zapata County Independent School District (ZCISD). Situated in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the primary grade levels. As part of the ZCISD system, the school prioritizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The campus reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education to the children of Zapata. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing structured curriculum standards, Zapata North Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members interested in more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or staff contact details, the official website at http://zne.zcisd.org serves as the primary resource for updates and campus communication.

571

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZAPATA NORTH EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	570
Black	1

Hispanic
570 (99.8%)
Black
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:	ZAPATA COUNTY ISD
Phone:	(956)765-6921
Website:	http://zne.zcisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 71

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 81