IRENE C CARDWELL EL

SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
2003 N MAIN ST
DEL RIO, TX 78840
452 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Irene C. Cardwell Elementary is a public school located in Del Rio, Texas, serving as part of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal growth, the institution strives to prepare its learners for future success within the district and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Irene C. Cardwell Elementary encourages students to take pride in their local heritage while building the critical thinking skills necessary for modern education. As a key component of the Del Rio community, the school works closely with families and staff to maintain a safe, nurturing space that promotes both individual achievement and a culture of collaborative learning.
452
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    429 (94.9%)
  • White
    19 (4.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
Phone: (830)778-4651
Website: http://www.sfdr-cisd.org/elementary-school/irene-c-cardwell-elementary/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 407
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
Pre-Kindergarten 452
Gender Ratio