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La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus

4400 HARRISON, WACO, TX 76705

Ranked 2388 of 2518 in Texas

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About La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus

La Vega Primary is located at 3000 Ashleman Street in the Bellmead neighborhood. The school serves 850 students in grades PK through 3 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1. Recent scores show a math proficiency and a reading proficiency is good. The students are 48% female and 52% male, so there is a mix of genders. Everyone at the school works together to keep the learning environment safe, which makes it a nice place to be. Teachers make the classroom a safe place that encourages students to work toward their daily academic goals. The main goals of the campus are to keep students safe and teach them professionally. The curriculum has special motor skill modules and workshops to help kids learn how to talk better. Teachers use sensory-based learning in the core subjects to make students more interested and focused. Literacy programs now include guided reading and intensive vocabulary building sessions to give each student more individualized help. Physical education classes include lessons on sportsmanship and personal fitness to help students stay healthy in all parts of their lives. The price range for most homes in the area is $175,000 to $295,000. People in the area say they are very happy with how much support and attention their kids get from their teachers. La Vega Primary School wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus Contact Information

Address

4400 HARRISON, WACO, TX 76705

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Phone

(254) 799-6229

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
499
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2388 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.03%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 51.5%
Black 28.66%
Two+ Races 5.41%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
14.03%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
51.5%
Black
28.66%
Two+ Races
5.41%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 499
48.9%
244 Female
51.1%
255 Male

Student Population

499 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Phil Bancale Campus recently held a successful "Early Literacy Fair" where families could get free books and other materials to help them read at home. The school is starting a new "Tiny Pirates" developmental program for its youngest students that focuses on social and emotional learning. The campus also celebrated a big upgrade to its facilities with the addition of a new, accessible playground that is open to students of all abilities.

FAQ

Q1. Does La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus have a full-day Pre-K program for families in the area?

Ans. The school has a full-day Pre-K program that covers everything from getting ready for school to basic reading and math skills.

Q2. What are the rules for how students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus should dress?

Ans. The district dress code says that students must wear solid-colored polo shirts and khaki or navy bottoms.

Q3. How does La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus take care of students' health and allergies in the cafeteria?

Ans. A nurse on campus works with the cafeteria staff to make sure that students with medical needs can get meals that don't contain allergens.

Q4. Is there an active parent involvement program at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?

Ans. The school has "Parent University" sessions and family nights to help parents get involved in their child's early education.

Q5. What kinds of technology do young students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus have access to?

Ans. Every primary school classroom has interactive tablets and learning software that is made just for young children to explore and learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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