Ernesto Serna Elementary School in SOCORRO, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ernesto Serna Elementary School is a suburban public school in SOCORRO, Texas that is part of Socorro Independent School District. It serves 787 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

787 Students

50 Teachers

11471 Alameda Ave

SOCORRO, TX 79927 View local requests

http://www.sisd.net

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Ernesto Serna Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Contreras Escalante

Ms. Sagaribay

Mrs. Torres

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Ernesto Serna Elementary School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

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.

Ernesto Serna Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 19, 2026

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