FIDEL AND ANDREA R VILLARREAL EL

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fidel and Andrea R. Villarreal Elementary is a public school located in Zapata, Texas, serving students within the Zapata County Independent School District. Situated in a small-town border community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. It operates as a vital part of the local district, focusing on student growth, core academic competencies, and community engagement, reflecting the values and needs of the Zapata area.

As an educational institution, Villarreal Elementary emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school staff works to cultivate a positive school culture, aiming to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school. By serving the families of Zapata, the school acts as a focal point for the community, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and the holistic development of its student body.

445

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIDEL AND ANDREA R VILLARREAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	444

Hispanic
444 (99.8%)
White
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)765-4321
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
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 60

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74