MIGUEL HIDALGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brawley Elementary school district, located in Brawley, CA with about 605 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Miguel Hidalgo Elementary, located on S. Cesar Chavez St. in Brawley, California, is a public school serving students in the Brawley Elementary School District. As part of a community with deep agricultural roots and a significant Hispanic heritage, the school is named in honor of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a foundational figure in Mexican history. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the personal and social development of its student body.

The school places a strong focus on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. By offering a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of a diverse population, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary works to bridge academic gaps and provide opportunities for students to excel in various subjects. Through its faculty’s dedication to instruction and a focus on building character, the school remains a key educational pillar for families in the Brawley area.

For more information, contact Miguel Hidalgo Elementary at (760) 344-0431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.