Groundbreaking marks start of construction of $40 million elementary in Ysleta (Texas) district

The Ysleta (Texas) school district is constructing a $40 million elementary school.

Riverside Elementary school will accommodate about 1,000 students, reports KFOX14 news. 

The school will replace two existing elementary schools--Ascarate and Cedar Grove.

The project is funded by a $425 million facilities bond approved in 2019.