GARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARDEN PARK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 595 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, GARDEN PARK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
GARDEN PARK ELementary is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school. The school operates with the goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the resources and instruction necessary for success in an increasingly digital and global society.
Beyond core academic instruction, GARDEN PARK ELementary is integrated into the broader BISD network, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. The school frequently engages families through community outreach and encourages parental involvement to reinforce student learning at home. By leveraging district-wide curriculum standards and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that highlights the importance of literacy, STEM skills, and personal character development for its young scholars.
For more information, contact GARDEN PARK EL at (956) 982-2630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4661
(956) 982-2630
http://www.bisd.us/gardenpark/
GARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 35.09
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.