LA JOYA ISD HEAD START PROGRAM

LA JOYA ISD
201 E EXPY 83
LA JOYA, TX 78560
452 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The La Joya ISD Head Start program, located at 201 E Expy 83 in La Joya, Texas, is a federally funded early childhood education initiative designed to support the development of children from low-income families. As part of the La Joya Independent School District, the program focuses on fostering school readiness by providing comprehensive services that address the cognitive, social, and emotional development of preschool-aged children. By integrating high-quality early learning curriculum with support for families, the program aims to establish a strong educational foundation for students before they transition into the district’s elementary school system.

Beyond core academics, the Head Start program emphasizes the holistic well-being of its students and their households. This includes providing nutritional support, health and developmental screenings, and parent engagement opportunities to ensure that families have the resources necessary to support their child's success. By serving the specific needs of the La Joya community, the center acts as a vital resource for early intervention, aiming to close the achievement gap and provide equitable educational opportunities for young learners in the region.
452
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    451 (99.8%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LA JOYA ISD
Phone: (956)323-2000
Website: http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 450
Kindergarten 2
Gender Ratio