FALFURRIAS EL
FALFURRIAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROOKS COUNTY ISD school district, located in FALFURRIAS, TX with about 461 students offering grade levels from 2nd 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 28 teachers, FALFURRIAS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
FALFURRIAS ELementary School, located at 100 E Allen St in Falfurrias, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Brooks County Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.
The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about district updates, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. As part of the Brooks County ISD, FALFURRIAS ELementary plays a vital role in the town’s educational framework, focusing on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in the broader school community.
For more information, contact FALFURRIAS EL at (361) 325-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FALFURRIAS, TX 78355-0589
(361) 325-8000
http://fes.bcisdistrict.net
FALFURRIAS EL is a public Title I school in FALFURRIAS, TX with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROOKS COUNTY ISD
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 28.19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FALFURRIAS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.7%
- White
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.