BISHOP EL
BISHOP EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BISHOP CISD school district, located in BISHOP, TX with about 256 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 14 teachers, BISHOP EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
BISHOP ELementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 200 S. Fir Street in Bishop, Texas. As part of the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD), the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. Its mission typically focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners within the district.
The school operates under the broader framework of Bishop CISD, which emphasizes student achievement and community involvement. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official website at http://www.bishopcisd.net. As a staple of the Bishop area, the school serves as a central hub for early education, aiming to prepare its students for future success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact BISHOP EL at (361) 584-3571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BISHOP, TX 78343-2225
(361) 584-3571
http://www.bishopcisd.net
BISHOP EL is a public Title I school in BISHOP, TX with about 256 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BISHOP CISD
- Total Students:
- 256
- Teachers:
- 14.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 256 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BISHOP EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.8%
- White
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.