GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARZA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 25 teachers, GARZA 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.
GARZA ELementary School, located at 200 Esperanza Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a public school operating under the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth and character development within a structured learning environment, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is an integral part of the Brownsville community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, offering updates on academic programs, school events, and administrative resources. As part of the BISD system, GARZA ELementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
For more information, contact GARZA EL at (956) 982-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4699
(956) 982-2660
http://www.bisd.us/garza/
GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 25.63
- 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 425 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.2%
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.