Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School in San Elizario, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is a suburban public school in San Elizario, Texas that is part of San Elizario Independent School District. It serves 603 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 2

603 Students

32 Teachers

200 Herring Rd

San Elizario, TX 79849 View local requests

http://www.seisd.net/sambrano/

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Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Jasso

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Mrs. Rinka

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Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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